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

There are 9 cities in Jefferson 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.)

City
Rank
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
Charles Town1West Virginia8,0546,5264.98%1,3735.87
Ranson2West Virginia5,7765,4661.35%7138.10
Shannondale3West Virginia3,2243,364-1.07%3838.43
Shepherdstown4West Virginia1,5391,5310.13%3,8380.40
Shenandoah Junction5West Virginia1,2811,1293.06%1,2651.01
Bolivar6West Virginia9941,036-1.09%2,2960.43
Shenandoah Retreat7Virginia6945505.47%4611.51
Middleway8West Virginia4843964.76%4321.12
Harpers Ferry9West Virginia267271-0.37%4990.54

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 Jefferson County, West Virginia?

Charles Town is the largest city in Jefferson County.

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

Harpers Ferry is the smallest city in Jefferson County.

How many cities are in Jefferson County?

There are 9 cities in Jefferson County, West Virginia.

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