The population of West Virginia is 1.885 million people. The GDP in West Virginia is $63,344. The life expectancy in West Virginia is 84 years old. The literacy rate in West Virginia is 24%. West Virginia was founded or adopted in 1872. The number of representatives in West Virginia is 3. Their motto is "Montani semper liberi" which means mountaineers are always free. Their nickname is the Mountain state. Their song is "West Virginia My Home Sweet Home." Their flower and tree are rhododendron and sugar maple. Their animal and bird are black bear and cardinal. Their Governor is Earl Ray Tomblin.