COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cabell County

West Virginia · 96,784 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 $28,479. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $72,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.5

US median: 35.2

Average education

21% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

96,784

Unchangedsince 1990

from 96,827 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

344 / sq mi

Unchangedsince 1990

from 345 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.5

+5%since 1990

from 35.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202493K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$28,479

+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $21,255 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,638

+46%since 1990

from $12,068 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

19.2%

+0.1 ptssince 1990

from 19.1% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$72,800

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $52,500 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$420

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990

from $319 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

64.6%

−0.1 ptssince 1990

from 64.7% in 1990

35.4% rent

Afford Score

2.6

+3%since 1990

from 2.5 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic95.2%(92,138)

Black3.9%(3,807)

Hispanic / Latino0.2%(236)

Asian0.6%(607)

Diversity Score12.2%(11,778)

2000

White, non-Hispanic92.9%(89,944)

Black4.3%(4,118)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(654)

Asian0.8%(743)

Diversity Score13.8%(13,337)

Diversity Score

+13%since 1990

from 12 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.9%

+2.1 ptssince 1990

from 18.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

80.0%

+8.0 ptssince 1990

from 71.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.8%

+0.9 ptssince 1990

from 7.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.3 min

−18%since 1990

from 17.5 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cabell County, West Virginia?

Cabell County, West Virginia has about 96,784 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cabell County, West Virginia earns about $28,479 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 $72,800, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Cabell County, West Virginia?

About 20.9% 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 19.2% of people in Cabell County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cabell County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cabell County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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