2023 ACS Census Data · Population 178,198
Kanawha County is a mid-sized county in West Virginia with a population of 178,198. The median household income is $58,887, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.1%, median home value is $135,000, and 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 21% above the national average.
Population
178,198
2023 estimate
Rank #382 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,887
Household
Rank #2036 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$135,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2281 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
29.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #764 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% above West Virginia avg·9% below national avg
Poverty Rate
8% above West Virginia avg·8% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
12% above West Virginia avg·4% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,168
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
4% below West Virginia avg·35% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% above West Virginia avg·5% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% below West Virginia avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
21% below West Virginia avg·7% above national avg
Housing Units
90,388
Households
76,806
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,190
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
57% above West Virginia avg·21% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above West Virginia avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.0%
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