Kanawha County's estimated 2026 population is 171,339 with a growth rate of -0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kanawha County is the largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 192,925 and has seen a growth of -11.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 42.2 years
There are 141,612 adults, (39,054 of whom are seniors) in Kanawha County.
Female: 90,738 (51.4%)
Male: 85,799 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Kanawha County includes 86.44% White, 4.9% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152,605 | 86.44% |
| Two or more races | 12,086 | 6.85% |
| Black or African American | 8,657 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2,046 | 1.16% |
| Other race | 826 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 195 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 122 | 0.07% |
Kanawha County's average per capita income is $46,778. Household income levels show a median of $60,943. The poverty rate stands at 15.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,841 | $123,142 |
| Families | $78,619 | $104,106 |
| Households | $60,943 | $84,041 |
| Non Families | $38,145 | $52,093 |
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