The Town FilesKanawha County, West Virginia
176,537 people. The median home is worth $147,300 (typical West Virginia town: $125,000) and the median household earns $60,943.
Towns in Kanawha County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 48,864 | $203,300 | $65,812 | 43.0 |
| South Charleston | 13,647 | $155,400 | $63,884 | 41.7 |
| St. Albans | 10,861 | $140,800 | $53,972 | 45.2 |
| Cross Lanes | 9,727 | $153,800 | $63,537 | 44.3 |
| Dunbar | 7,480 | $119,600 | $58,379 | 42.9 |
| Nitro | 6,624 | $128,900 | $53,848 | 44.5 |
| Sissonville | 4,084 | $180,800 | $66,944 | 40.2 |
| Pinch | 2,914 | $221,500 | $76,741 | 50.3 |
People and housing
| Kanawha County | Typical West Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,300 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $906 | $811 |
| Median household income | $60,943 | $52,093 |
| Median age | 43.8 | 43.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 18.6% |
Jobs and pay
97,845 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,997 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,149 storm events in Kanawha County from 1996 to 2026, with 18 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Kanawha County has been included in 35 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4953: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 24, 2024 | Flood | DR-4787: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4783: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4756: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 20, 2021 | Flood | DR-4605: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).