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Cabell County

West Virginia · 96,319 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 $34,492. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $97,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96,319
Unchangedsince 2000
from 96,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
343 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+3%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
92K94K95K96K97K1990201020202024Cabell County
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,492
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,479 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,907
+24%since 2000
from $17,638 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(87,520)
Black4.9%(4,717)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,046)
Asian1%(931)
Other1.9%(1,784)
Diversity Score20.7%(19,968)
Diversity Score
21
+50%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cabell County, West Virginia?

Cabell County, West Virginia has about 96,319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cabell County, West Virginia earns about $34,492 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 $97,500, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Cabell County, West Virginia?

About 23.0% 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 20.6% 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 508 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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