Kanawha County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kanawha County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54039
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 901.74 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 911.02 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.328068
- Longitude
- -81.523516
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 175,079
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 140,364
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 172,646 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,435 | 1.4% |
| White | 153,325 | 87.6% |
| Black | 8,863 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 1,543 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 89 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 195 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 454 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 138,741 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,623 | 1.2% |
| White | 124,859 | 89.0% |
| Black | 8,828 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 1,582 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,188 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 340 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 176,537
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,809
- Poverty Rate
- 15.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 27,300
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 152,605 | 86.4% |
| Black | 8,657 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2,046 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 108,910
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 41,349 | 38.0% |
| Republican | 38,000 | 34.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 26,228 | 24.1% |
| Other | 93 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 50,626 | 46.5% |
| Female | 58,156 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 93,050 | 85.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,408 | 1.3% |
| Black | 5,378 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 911 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 48,176
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 41,929 | 45.1% |
| Hispanic | 497 | 35.3% |
| Black | 1,995 | 37.1% |
| Asian | 348 | 38.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 22,927 | 45.3% |
| Female | 25,228 | 43.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 39,384 (30.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 38,065 (29.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 90,408
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $157,514
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $932
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.4%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 9.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.