Kanawha County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
178,198
Male
86,454
48.5%
Female
91,744
51.5%
Median Age
43.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
1.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher21.2%
High School or Higher47.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.7%
Married
39.6%
Kanawha County, WV has a population of 178,198 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 43.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 86.9% of the population. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.8% of residents are foreign-born.