Kanawha County, West Virginia Cities (2026)

City
Rank
2026 Pop. ↓
2020 Pop.
Annual Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Charleston145,56348,646-1.2%1,45131 City
South Charleston212,90413,834-1.29%1,32210 City
St. Albans310,07810,820-1.29%2,7884 City
Dunbar46,9617,457-1.26%2,4843 City
Nitro56,2066,583-1.02%1,1615 City
Marmet61,3991,492-1.2%1,0981 City
Chesapeake71,2561,334-1.1%2,6110 Town
Belle81,0731,155-1.38%1,5551 Town
Clendenin98628540.35%5981 Town
East Bank10763813-1.17%1,5830 Town
Glasgow11676707-0.88%1,4510 Town
Cedar Grove12673719-1.32%9391 Town
Pratt13452484-1.31%1,5800 Town
Handley14207222-1.43%2171 Town

Kanawha County Cities Summary

Largest City

Charleston is the largest city in Kanawha County, with a population of 45,563.

Smallest City

Handley is the smallest city in Kanawha County, with a population of 207.

10 Largest Cities

There are 14 cities in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Location of Kanawha County