Quick Facts
CapitalCharleston
Largest CityCharleston
Population1,815,354
Per Capita Income$22,725
NicknameMountain State
StatehoodJune 20, 1863
State BirdCardinal
State FlowerRhododendron
State TreeSugar Maple
State SongThe West Virginia Hills
Geography
Land Area24,087 sq mi
Water Area145 sq mi
Total Area24,232 sq mi
RegionSoutheast
About West Virginia
West Virginia, known as the “Mountain State,” has a population of 1,815,354 and a per capita income of $22,725. The state capital is Charleston, which is also the largest city. West Virginia joined the Union on June 20, 1863 and covers 24,232 square miles across the Southeast region. Explore 32 cities and towns across West Virginia with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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