CITY · 2020 ACS
Kanawha
West Virginia · 430 residents · 0.876 sq mi
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Population has grown 16% since 2021. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $210,700. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024192
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.6%(7)
5 to 93.7%(16)
10 to 145.1%(22)
15 to 197.9%(34)
20 to 242.6%(11)
25 to 347.2%(31)
35 to 4416.7%(72)
45 to 549.5%(41)
55 to 6430%(129)
65 to 747.7%(33)
75 to 847.4%(32)
85 and over0.5%(2)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
−17.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services22.9%
Information12.1%
Retail trade4.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$210,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $231,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(138)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(408)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
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Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican21%(125)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
93.8%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.7%(33)
Married57.1%(56)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.2%(9)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married56.8%(50)
Widowed26.1%(23)
Divorced17%(15)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Kanawha, West Virginia?
Kanawha, West Virginia has about 430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Kanawha, West Virginia expensive?
In Kanawha, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $210,700.
How educated are people in Kanawha, West Virginia?
About 18.5% 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 23.2% of people in Kanawha, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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West VirginiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024