Kanawha County's 2026 population is estimated at 172,514, reflecting a -0.4% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Kanawha County is the largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 192,925 and has grown -10.58% since 2010.
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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