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West Virginia License Plate Lookup /Car Registration Statistics

How Many Cars Are in West Virginia in 2025

Registration Statistics in West Virginia

Below is a statewide snapshot of the most recent reported vehicle registrations:

Category Registrations
Total Vehicles 1,250,000
Passenger Cars 780,000
Trucks 350,000
Motorcycles 45,000
Other Vehicles 75,000

Vehicle Registrations by Year in West Virginia

Year Total Registrations
2019 1,200,000
2020 1,210,000
2021 1,220,000
2022 1,235,000
2023 1,250,000

Breakdown by Vehicle Type in West Virginia (2024)

Vehicle Type Estimated Registrations
Passenger Cars 790,000
Light Trucks 360,000
Heavy Trucks 80,000
Motorcycles 48,000
Other 80,000
Total 1,358,000

Registration Statistics by Major Census Areas in West Virginia (2024)

Census Area 2024 Estimated Registrations
Charleston Metro Area 310,000
Huntington Metro Area 300,000
Morgantown Metro Area 150,000
Parkersburg Metro Area 100,000
Wheeling Metro Area 90,000
Other Areas 408,000
Total 1,358,000

Vehicle Registration Counts by Fuel Type in West Virginia

Fuel Type Number of Registrations
Gasoline-Powered 1,100,000
Diesel-Powered 200,000
Hybrid 30,000
Electric 25,000
Other 3,000
Total 1,358,000