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

There are 11 cities in Ritchie 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)
St. Marys1West Virginia1,7381,832-1.36%1,6971.02
Harrisville2West Virginia1,5311,622-1.48%9671.58
Pennsboro3West Virginia1,0011,051-1.28%3712.70
Belmont4West Virginia822868-1.44%2,0150.41
Elizabeth5West Virginia690722-1.15%1,4590.47
West Union6West Virginia634652-0.78%1,7610.36
Ellenboro7West Virginia2492242.47%2211.13
Cairo8West Virginia164174-1.8%3470.47
Newark9West Virginia159554-35.89%1690.94
Pullman10West Virginia129135-1.53%5310.24
Auburn11West Virginia7781-1.28%2300.34

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 Ritchie County, West Virginia?

St. Marys is the largest city in Ritchie County.

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

Auburn is the smallest city in Ritchie County.

How many cities are in Ritchie County?

There are 11 cities in Ritchie County, West Virginia.

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