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Kanawha

West Virginia · 192 residents · 0.876 sq mi
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Kanawha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,547. Population has grown 48% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $262,500. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
192
+48%since 2023
from 130 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
219 / sq mi
+48%since 2023
from 148 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.8
−3%since 2023
from 60.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
10019028037046020202024Kanawha
2024192
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,547
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,469 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,790
−14%since 2023
from $42,926 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+32%since 2023
from 0.290 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $195,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
41.3%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+45%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−18.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
Female
49.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kanawha, West Virginia?

Kanawha, West Virginia has about 192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kanawha, West Virginia?

The typical household in Kanawha, West Virginia earns about $60,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kanawha, West Virginia expensive?

In Kanawha, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $262,500.

How educated are people in Kanawha, West Virginia?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kanawha, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kanawha, West Virginia?

About 12.0% of people in Kanawha, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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