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Kenova

West Virginia · 3,033 residents · 1.319 sq mi
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Kenova has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,921. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,100. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,033
−13%since 2000
from 3,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,299 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+5%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,921
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,342 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,172
+22%since 2000
from $16,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(3,451)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,900)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(29)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.2%(36)
Diversity Score6.8%(205)
Diversity Score
7
+454%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+10%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenova, West Virginia?

Kenova, West Virginia has about 3,033 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kenova, West Virginia earns about $29,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenova, West Virginia expensive?

In Kenova, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $69,100, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Kenova, West Virginia?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kenova, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenova, West Virginia?

About 24.2% of people in Kenova, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenova, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenova, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 715 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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