Kanawha County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 176,537 | — | #388 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,943 | -18.9% | #1,998 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #996 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $147,300 | -47.7% | #2,295 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $906 | -22.1% | #1,408 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | +25.0% | #2,079 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kanawha County has a population of 176,537, making it the #388 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kanawha County is $60,943, ranking #1,998 out of 3,222 counties — 18.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.7% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Kanawha County is $147,300 (-47.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $906/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.1%.
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95.1% of residents in Kanawha County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha County, West Virginia has a total population of 176,537, making it the 388th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kanawha County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kanawha County is $60,943, which ranks #1,998 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Kanawha County is $147,300, 47.7% below the national median. Renters in Kanawha County pay a median gross rent of $906 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kanawha County, 29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.9 min.
Kanawha County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.8%).
All data for Kanawha County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.