Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia

The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia is a narrow stretch of territory in the northeast of the state, bordering Maryland and Virginia. It comprises the following counties:

Population

According to the 2000 Census, the eight counties of the Eastern Panhandle had a combined population of 212,483 giving the region 11.75% of West Virginia's population. Berkeley County is the Panhandle's most populous county with 89,362 residents (2004). Berkeley also includes the Panhandle's largest city, Martinsburg, with a population of 15,635 (2004).

Related Topics:
2000 Census - 2004 - Martinsburg

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Population Growth

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Housing Growth

The Eastern Panhandle is West Virginia's fastest growing region in terms of population and housing growth. In July 2005, the United States Census Bureau released a list of the top 100 counties according to housing growth. Berkeley County grew 3.95 percent, from 36,365 housing units in 2003 to 37,802 units in 2004. That growth rate was 86th in the nation among the 3,141 United States counties. Jefferson County was not far behind at 88th in the nation. It grew 3.94 percent from 19,381 housing units in 2003 to 20,144 units in 2004.

Related Topics:
2005 - United States Census Bureau - 2003 - 2004

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Largest Cities

The majority of the Eastern Panhandle's growing residential developments are located outside of city and town boundaries and therefore not included in the city or town's official population.

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Statistical Areas

Several counties in the Eastern Panhandle are part of metropolitan, micropolitan, and consolidated metropolitan statistical areas defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget.

Related Topics:
Metropolitan - Micropolitan - Consolidated metropolitan statistical areas - United States Office of Management and Budget

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