Cities in Fayette County, West Virginia by Population (2024)

There are 11 cities in Fayette County, West Virginia.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

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City
Rank
2024 Population
2020 Population
Annual Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Oak Hill17,7448,163-1.34%7959.7City
Fayetteville22,7702,905-1.21%4805.8Town
Ansted31,2581,312-1.1%8031.6Town
Mount Hope41,2561,335-1.57%6741.9City
Montgomery51,2081,271-1.31%7451.6City
Rainelle61,1501,186-0.78%1,0331.1Town
Smithers7698742-1.55%4901.4City
Gauley Bridge8522552-1.51%3341.6Town
Meadow Bridge9309327-1.59%7710.4Town
Pax10128135-1.54%4210.3Town
Thurmond11220%220.1Town

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Fayette County, West Virginia?

Oak Hill is the largest city in Fayette County.

What is the smallest city in Fayette County, West Virginia?

Thurmond is the smallest city in Fayette County.

How many cities are in Fayette County?

There are 11 cities in Fayette County, West Virginia.

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