Romney
City in Hampshire County, West Virginia
Romney is a city in Hampshire County, West Virginia, with 1,724 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 820 ft (250 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Springfield, 7.5 miles NE.
- 1,724residents (2020 Census)
- 820 ftelevation · 250 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 1,631 / sq mipopulation density
- 26757ZIP code
About Romney
Romney is a town in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 1,722 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Winchester, Virginia metropolitan area. The town was established in 1762 along with Shepherdstown; together, they are the two oldest towns in West Virginia.
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Living in Romney
- Median household income
- $49,286
- Median home value
- $184,400
- Median rent
- $616/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Romney had 1,724 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,724 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,631 per sq mi (630 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Romney at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Hampshire County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,724 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3445° N, 78.7558° W |
| ZIP code | 26757 |
| Official website | cityofromney.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5470084 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Romney
- Springfield7.5 mi NE
- Burlington8.9 mi W
- Fort Ashby10.2 mi N
- Keyser13.7 mi NW
- Dawson, MD13.8 mi NW
- Green Spring13.8 mi NE
- McCoole, MD13.8 mi NW
- Danville, MD14.3 mi NW
- Rawlings, MD15.2 mi NW
- Spring Gap, MD15.5 mi N
- Oldtown, MD15.8 mi NE
- Bier, MD15.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Romney
What county is Romney in?
Romney is in Hampshire County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Romney, WV?
1,724 people lived in Romney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Romney, WV?
The ZIP code of Romney is 26757.
What is the elevation of Romney?
820 feet (250 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Romney?
Springfield (7.5 mi), Burlington (8.9 mi), Fort Ashby (10.2 mi), Keyser (13.7 mi), Dawson (13.8 mi).
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