Kanawha County's estimated 2026 population is 172,514 with a growth rate of -0.4% 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 -10.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kanawha County includes 86.87% White, 6.22% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (86.87%)
Black or African American (6.22%)
Two or more races (5.17%)
Asian (1.22%)
Other race (0.37%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Native American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154,794 | 86.87% |
| Black or African American | 11,085 | 6.22% |
| Two or more races | 9,209 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 2,172 | 1.22% |
| Other race | 658 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 178 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kanawha County's average per capita income is $44,019. Household income levels show a median of $58,887. The poverty rate stands at 16.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,363 | $119,023 |
| Families | $76,439 | $100,139 |
| Households | $58,887 | $81,423 |
| Non Families | $36,382 | $51,582 |
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