Hancock County, West Virginia
Hancock County profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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COUNTY OF HANCOCK
GUS Population: 28,054 (2024)
ID: 187938
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
PO BOX 485, NEW CUMBERLAND WV 26047-0485
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CITY OF WEIRTON
GUS Population: 18,317 (2024)
ID: 209756
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: MAYOR
200 MUNICIPAL PLZ, WEIRTON WV 26062-4599
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CITY OF CHESTER
GUS Population: 2,105 (2024)
ID: 176975
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: MAYOR
600 INDIANA AVE, CHESTER WV 26034-1257
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CITY OF NEW CUMBERLAND
GUS Population: 974 (2024)
ID: 136386
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 505, NEW CUMBERLAND WV 26047-0505
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