Pleasants County, West Virginia

Pleasants County, West Virginia
Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia
Coordinates: 39°22′N 81°10′W / 39.37°N 81.16°W / 39.37; -81.16
Country United States
State West Virginia
FoundedMarch 29, 1851
Named afterJames Pleasants
SeatSt. Marys
Largest citySt. Marys
Area
 • Total
135 sq mi (350 km2)
 • Land130 sq mi (340 km2)
 • Water4.4 sq mi (11 km2)  3.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,653
 • Estimate 
(2021)
7,601
 • Density59/sq mi (23/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitepleasantscountywv.org

Pleasants County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. At the 2020 census, the population was 7,653. Its county seat is St. Marys.