Kanawha County, West Virginia Population 2022
Kanawha County, West Virginia's estimated population is 171,266 with a growth rate of -1.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kanawha County, West Virginia is the 2nd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 192,917 and has seen a growth of -11.22% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 171,266 | -2,286 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 173,552 | -2,286 | -1.30% |
| 2020 | 175,838 | -2,286 | -1.28% |
| 2019 | 178,124 | -2,286 | -1.27% |
| 2018 | 180,410 | -2,975 | -1.62% |
| 2017 | 183,385 | -2,811 | -1.51% |
| 2016 | 186,196 | -2,086 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 188,282 | -2,073 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 190,355 | -1,184 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 191,539 | -709 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 192,248 | 65 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 192,183 | -734 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 192,917 | -14,702 | -7.08% |
| 1990 | 207,619 | -23,795 | -10.28% |
| 1980 | 231,414 | 1,899 | 0.83% |
| 1970 | 229,515 | -23,410 | -9.26% |
| 1960 | 252,925 | 13,296 | 5.55% |
| 1950 | 239,629 | 44,010 | 22.50% |
| 1940 | 195,619 | 37,952 | 24.07% |
| 1930 | 157,667 | 38,017 | 31.77% |
| 1920 | 119,650 | 38,193 | 46.89% |
| 1910 | 81,457 | 26,761 | 48.93% |
| 1900 | 54,696 | 11,940 | 27.93% |
| 1890 | 42,756 | 10,290 | 31.69% |
| 1880 | 32,466 | 10,117 | 45.27% |
| 1870 | 22,349 | 6,199 | 38.38% |
| 1860 | 16,150 | 797 | 5.19% |
| 1850 | 15,353 | 1,786 | 13.16% |
| 1840 | 13,567 | 4,241 | 45.48% |
| 1830 | 9,326 | 2,927 | 45.74% |
| 1820 | 6,399 | 2,533 | 65.52% |
| 1810 | 3,866 | 627 | 19.36% |
| 1800 | 3,239 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162,196 | 88.50% |
| Black or African American | 13,154 | 7.18% |
| Two or More Races | 5,032 | 2.75% |
| Asian | 2,208 | 1.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 370 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 319 | 0.17% |
Kanawha County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 79,070 | 2.28 | 69.1 |
| Married | 33,989 | 2.92 | 84.9 |
| Non Family | 30,572 | 1.18 | 58.2 |
| Female | 10,517 | 3.08 | 51.7 |
| Male | 3,992 | 3.13 | 63.1 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,273 | 3.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10,761 | 8.12% |
| High School Graduate | 49,221 | 37.13% |
| Some College | 25,578 | 19.29% |
| Associates Degree | 8,992 | 6.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,688 | 14.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,066 | 10.61% |
Kanawha County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 119,228 | 105,252 | 29,821 |
| Black | 8,575 | 8,045 | 1,618 |
| Asian | 1,765 | 1,622 | 1,345 |
| 2+ Races | 1,606 | 1,419 | 511 |
| Hispanic | 1,196 | 1,088 | 381 |
| Native American | 279 | 171 | 99 |
| Other Race | 219 | 208 | 62 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 94.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.20%.
$35,424
Average Earnings
$40,624
Average Male
$30,599
Average Female
Kanawha County, West Virginia Language by Age
Kanawha County, West Virginia Language
97.64% of Kanawha County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 2.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.78% of the population.
Kanawha County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 158,133 | 25,074 | 15.86% |
| Black | 12,769 | 3,684 | 28.85% |
| Multiple | 4,920 | 1,610 | 32.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,983 | 325 | 16.39% |
| Asian | 2,202 | 232 | 10.54% |
| Native | 370 | 160 | 43.24% |
| Other | 69 | NaN% |
17.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.51%
Male Poverty Rate
17.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kanawha County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kanawha County, West Virginia is Native, with 43.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kanawha County, West Virginia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.00%.
Kanawha County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Kanawha County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Kanawha County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Kanawha County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,135 | 8.49% |
| Black | 590 | 5.65% |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 7.08% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 8.71% |
| Asian | 52 | 2.86% |
| Other Race | 37 | 17.79% |
| Native American | 22 | 6.11% |
Kanawha County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
9.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.38%
Born in Kanawha County, West Virginia
98.10%
Native Born
1.90%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.10% of Kanawha County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 80.38% having been born in West Virginia. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990