Cities in Kanawha County, West Virginia by Population (2024)

There are 17 cities in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
2024 Pop.
2020 Pop.
Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Charleston146,23748,641-1.28%1,47331.4City
South Charleston213,09313,845-1.42%1,3419.8City
St. Albans310,24110,825-1.41%2,8333.6City
Dunbar47,0677,450-1.34%2,5222.8City
Nitro56,3586,628-1.06%1,1905.3City
Marmet61,4171,488-1.25%1,1121.3City
Chesapeake71,2751,334-1.16%2,6510.5Town
Montgomery81,2081,271-1.31%7451.6City
Belle91,0901,154-1.45%1,5800.7Town
Clendenin108658530.35%6001.4Town
Poca11860874-0.46%1,5500.6Town
East Bank12781819-1.26%1,6200.5Town
Smithers13698742-1.55%4901.4City
Cedar Grove14682718-1.3%9510.7Town
Glasgow15678702-0.88%1,4550.5Town
Pratt16454481-1.52%1,5870.3Town
Handley17211223-1.4%2211.0Town

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Kanawha County, West Virginia?

Charleston is the largest city in Kanawha County.

What is the smallest city in Kanawha County, West Virginia?

Handley is the smallest city in Kanawha County.

How many cities are in Kanawha County?

There are 17 cities in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

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