Oldest Cities in West Virginia

Top 31 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — West Virginia

1 St. Albans 47.1

2 Weirton 45.4

3 Wheeling 44.8

4 Moundsville 44.5

5 New Martinsville 44.2

6 Bridgeport 43.9

7 Hurricane 43.6

8 Princeton 43.4

9 Dunbar 43.0

10 Cross Lanes 43.0

11 Charleston 42.6

12 Teays Valley 42.2

13 Nitro 42.1

14 Parkersburg 41.9

15 Cheat Lake 41.5

16 Oak Hill 41.5

17 Bluefield 41.2

18 South Charleston 41.1

19 Vienna 40.2

20 Clarksburg 39.9

21 Beckley 39.0

22 Pea Ridge 38.8

23 Charles Town 38.5

24 Ranson corporation 37.8

25 Martinsburg 37.5

26 Brookhaven 36.6

27 Elkins 36.1

28 Huntington 34.9

29 Fairmont 34.5

30 Buckhannon 32.6

31 Morgantown 24.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in West Virginia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. St. Albans has a median age of 47.1 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of St. Albans's residents are over 47.1 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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