Cabell County, West Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in West Virginia

The population of Cabell County, West Virginia is 93,300 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in West Virginia. The median household income is $52,828, the median home value is $156,100, and the median age is 39.3.

The population of Cabell County has declined 5.0% since 2010 (96,282 → 91,489), a -0.36% annualized rate.

Cabell County within West Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

93,300

Population

-0.36%

Annual growth

332

People / sq mi

$52,828

Median Income

$156,100

Median Home Value

Cabell County covers 281 sq mi of land at 332.0 people per square mile.

About Cabell County, WV

Homeownership is the standout figure in Cabell County: 63.5% of homes are owner-occupied, close to the national rate. Cabell County is a county in West Virginia with a population of 93,300. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in West Virginia in the country, at #4 by population.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $52,828, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.1%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $156,100, with typical rent around $877.

College attainment is above the local norm at 32.4%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.6%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

Cabell County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cabell County had a population of 96,282 in 2010 and 91,489 in 2024, a -5.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 97,030 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.36%.

Cabell County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

91,489

Population (2024)

96,282

Population (2010)

97,030

Peak (2013)

-0.36%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	96,282	-	-	estimate
2011	96,584	+302	+0.31%	estimate
2012	96,933	+349	+0.36%	estimate
2013	97,030	+97	+0.10%	estimate
2014	96,659	-371	-0.38%	estimate
2015	96,617	-42	-0.04%	estimate
2016	95,708	-909	-0.94%	estimate
2017	94,511	-1,197	-1.25%	estimate
2018	92,935	-1,576	-1.67%	estimate
2019	91,897	-1,038	-1.12%	estimate
2020	94,245	+2,348	+2.56%	estimate
2021	93,422	-823	-0.87%	estimate
2022	92,501	-921	-0.99%	estimate
2023	92,036	-465	-0.50%	estimate
2024	91,489	-547	-0.59%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.7%
Black or African American	4.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.3

Median Age

51.1%

Female

48.9%

Male

19.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

5.6%

15–19

7.0%

20–24

10.1%

25–34

12.3%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

11.6%

55–59

5.9%

60–64

5.9%

65–74

11.2%

75–84

6.2%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 16.3% · Seniors (65+): 19.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$52,828$-5,089 vs state
Mean household income	$75,291
Per-capita income	$32,399
Poverty rate	13.1%+1.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.3%
Employment-to-population	53.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

33.7%

Education & health care

9.7%

Finance & real estate

8.2%

Manufacturing

6.8%

Construction

6.3%

Public administration

5.6%

Information

4.0%

Retail trade

3.5%

The largest employment sector in Cabell County is professional & business services, accounting for 33.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

2.8%

Carpool

77.8%

Public transit

7.6%

Work from home

21.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$156,100+$500 vs state

Median home value

$877

Median rent

63.5%

Homeownership rate

46,084

Total housing units

84.9%

Occupied

15.1%

Vacant

36.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.8%

With health insurance

91.8%

With broadband internet

22.8%

Foreign-born

6.4%

Veterans (18+)

19.5%

With a disability

97.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.0%

High School+

32.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cabell County, West Virginia has a population of 93,300 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in West Virginia. Population density is 332 people per square mile.

The population of Cabell County has declined 5.0% since 2010 (96,282 → 91,489), a -0.36% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cabell County, West Virginia is $52,828, with mean (average) household income of $75,291 and per-capita income of $32,399. 13.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cabell County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.7%), Black or African American (4.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cabell County, West Virginia is 39.3 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

The median home value in Cabell County is $156,100 and median monthly rent is $877. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 46,084 total housing units, 15.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cabell County, West Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 33.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Cabell County, West Virginia, with a population of 47,918.