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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Cabell County

West Virginia · 96,827 residents · 281.024 sq mi
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Cabell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $52,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96,827
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 96,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
345 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
92K94K95K96K97K1990201020202024Cabell County
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,255
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,479 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,068
−32%vs 2000
vs $17,638 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
19.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$319
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $420 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.6% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(89,944)
Black4.3%(4,118)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(654)
Asian0.8%(743)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(13,337)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(92,138)
Black3.9%(3,807)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(236)
Asian0.6%(607)
Other0.3%(275)
Diversity Score12.2%(11,778)
Diversity Score
12
−12%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.9%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Cabell County to nearby counties

CABELL COUNTY VS
Putnam County
Income$79,527+274%
Home value$223,300+325%
Population56,885−38%
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CABELL COUNTY VS
Lincoln County
Income$46,205+117%
Home value$105,300+101%
Population19,177−79%
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CABELL COUNTY VS
Lawrence County
Income$58,325+174%
Home value$144,000+174%
Population55,710−39%
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CABELL COUNTY VS
Wayne County
Income$58,878+177%
Home value$127,100+142%
Population37,309−59%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cabell County, West Virginia?

Cabell County, West Virginia has about 96,827 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cabell County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Cabell County, West Virginia earns about $21,255 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cabell County, West Virginia expensive?

In Cabell County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Cabell County, West Virginia?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cabell County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cabell County, West Virginia?

About 19.1% of people in Cabell County, 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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