Roane County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia | |
 West Virginia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°43′N 81°22′W / 38.72°N 81.36°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| Founded | March 11, 1856 |
| Named for | Spencer Roane |
| Seat | Spencer |
| Largest city | Spencer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 484 sq mi (1,250 km2) |
| • Land | 484 sq mi (1,250 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.03% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,028 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 13,898 |
| • Density | 29/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Roane County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,028.[1] Its county seat is Spencer.[2] The county was founded in 1856 and is named for Spencer Roane.[3]
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 23, 2001. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
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