Hampshire County, West Virginia
6 public bodies govern here, 1 school district is based here, and USDA lists 1 farmers market. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 23,465
- Median household income
- $63,116
- ±7,583
- Unemployed
- 9.0%
- 923 of 10,232 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
- 7,152 of 8,643 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Hampshire | 23,302 (2021) | Po Box 806, Romney | Website |
Cities, towns and villages 2
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Romney | 1,717 (2021) | 340 E Main St, Romney | Website |
| Town of Capon Bridge | 425 (2021) | Po Box 183, Capon Bridge | — |
Special districts 3
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Housing Authority | Housing and community development | 100 Valley View Dr, Romney | — |
| Central Hampshire Public Service District (water and Sewer) | Sewerage and water supply | 18540 Northwestern Pike, Augusta | — |
| Potomac Valley Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | 500 E Main St, Romney | Website |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Hampshire County Schools
School district7 schools
111 School St, Romney, WV, 26757
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Romney Farmers' Market
1000 Heritage Cir., Romney, WV, 26757
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.