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Population Review

Kanawha County, WV — Population & Demographics

Kanawha County, WV has a population of 178,198. The median household income is $58,887 and the median age is 43.7.

178,198

Population

$58,887

Median Income

$135,000

Median Home Value

43.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White86.9%
Black or African American6.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$58,887

Median Household Income

$36,168

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$135,000

Median Home Value

$879

Median Rent

70.2%

Homeownership

Education

90.7%

High School+

29.3%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Kanawha County, WV has a population of 178,198 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Kanawha County, WV is $58,887.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.