Kanawha County, WV

Population: 178,198 · Median Income: $58,887 · 902 sq mi

Population

178,198

Median Income

$58,887

Median Home Value

$135,000

Unemployment

5.5%

Median Age

43.7 yrs

Poverty Rate

16.1%

Median Rent

$879/mo

Land Area

902 sq mi

Cities

2024 Lean

R+17.4%

Kanawha County is a county in West Virginia with a population of 178,198. The median household income is $58,887. The median home value is $135,000. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The median age is 43.7 years. There are 35 cities in Kanawha County.

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2024 Election Results

Source: County Election Data

Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

30,231

40.2%

GOP Votes

43,352

57.6%

Total Votes

75,239

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Cities in Kanawha County

Source: Census Bureau