West Virginia

Tucker

6,762
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Tucker

Tucker, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 1,428. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 6,762.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,675 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 64 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Corrick's Ford, Engagement at Corrick's Ford (Garnett Killed), Skirmish at St. George, and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20206,762
20107,141
20007,321
19907,728
19808,675
19707,447
19607,750
195010,600
194013,173
193013,374
192016,791
191018,675
190013,433
18906,459
18803,151
18701,907
18601,428
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Tucker

Military engagements that took place in Tucker, West Virginia.

Battle of Corrick's Ford
1861
Engagement at Corrick's Ford (Garnett Killed)
1861
Skirmish at St. George
1862
Skirmish near Parsons
1863
Skirmish at Canaan Valley (Tucker County)
1863
Engagement at Horseshoe Run
1863

Historic places in Tucker

National Register of Historic Places listings in Tucker, West Virginia.

Thomas Commercial Historic District
Thomas
St. George Academy
St. George
Tucker County Bank Building
Parsons
Davis Coal and Coke Company Administrative Building
Thomas
Tucker County Courthouse and Jail
Parsons
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Frequently asked about Tucker

When does Tucker first appear in the US census?
Tucker, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 1,428.
What is the population of Tucker?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Tucker had a recorded population of 6,762.
When did Tucker's population peak?
Tucker's recorded population peaked at 18,675 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Tucker?
6 documented military engagements took place in Tucker, including Battle of Corrick's Ford, Engagement at Corrick's Ford (Garnett Killed), Skirmish at St. George.
How many historic places are in Tucker?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Tucker, West Virginia.
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