Cabell County, WV

County

Cities in Cabell County

Neighborhoods in Cabell County

Melissa / Guyan Estates

Howells Mill / Malcolm Springs Heights

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Cabell

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.6%

Households with Children

24.4%

School Enrollment K-12

8,938

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 14.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.1%
Working Age (35-54): 22.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.3%
Seniors (65+): 20.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.4%
High School / GED: 29.8%
Some College or Associate's: 28.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.7%
Single Parents: 8.7%
Couples & Adults: 32.3%
Living Alone: 43.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 4.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 57.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.0%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 10.1%
Not Enrolled: 74.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources