Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha County is home to 176,537 people. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the West Virginia rate (16.7%). The median household income is $60,943.
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| Measure | Value | West Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 176,537 | 1,778,373 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $60,943 | $59,608 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.7% | 16.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.6% | 21.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.9% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 24.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $147,300 | $162,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $906 | $872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.4% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.8 years | 42.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Boone County
- Clay County
- Fayette County
- Jackson County
- Lincoln County
- Nicholas County
- Putnam County
- Raleigh County
- Roane County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.