Roane County, West Virginia
Roane County, West Virginia | |
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Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°43′N 81°22′W / 38.72°N 81.36°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| Founded | March 11, 1856 |
| Named after | 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 (0.52 km2) 0.03% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 14,028 |
• Estimate (2021) | 13,898 |
| • Density | 29.0/sq mi (11.2/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. Its county seat is Spencer. The county was founded in 1856 and is named for Spencer Roane.