Kanawha County, WV

County

Demographics of Kanawha

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

29.7%

Households with Children

24.6%

School Enrollment K-12

17,276

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 14.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.0%
Working Age (35-54): 24.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.8%
Seniors (65+): 22.1%

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: 8.6%
High School / GED: 36.2%
Some College or Associate's: 25.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.7%

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: 14.7%
Single Parents: 9.9%
Couples & Adults: 34.9%
Living Alone: 40.5%

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: 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 4.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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: 38.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 60.8%

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: 80.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
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: 97.8%
Spanish: 0.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.0%

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: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 80.1%

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

Cities in Kanawha County

Neighborhoods in Kanawha County

Arborland Acres / Lower Falls

Tyler Mountain / Walnut Valley Park

Pocatalico / Rocky Fork

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