Kanawha County West Virginia Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Kanawha County West Virginia area was $56,122 in 2021, the latest figures available. Kanawha County median household income is $4,874 higher than the median West Virginia household income and $13,595 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Kanawha County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Kanawha County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Kanawha County West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| West Virginia | $51,248 | -2.17% | +7.71% |
| Kanawha County | $56,122 | +3.23% | +26.43% |
Trends in Kanawha County, WV Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $56,122, the median household income for Kanawha was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Kanawha County, West Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Kanawha County
| Date | US | West Virginia | Kanawha County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $51,248 | $56,122 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $52,386 | $54,366 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $51,769 | $50,613 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $47,579 | $44,390 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $48,045 | $46,639 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $48,983 | $50,808 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $48,052 | $51,493 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $47,036 | $50,618 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $48,058 | $53,967 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $47,520 | $55,462 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $46,458 | $48,203 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $47,388 | $53,116 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $48,545 | $53,623 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $46,523 | $53,970 |
Kanawha County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Kanawha County was $72,791 in 2021. Compared to the median West Virginia family income, Kanawha County median family income is $6,122 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Kanawha County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Kanawha County West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| West Virginia | $66,669 | -0.16% | +7.05% |
| Kanawha County | $72,791 | +4.69% | +12.48% |
Trends in Kanawha County, WV Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $72,791, the median family income for Kanawha was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Kanawha County, West Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Kanawha County
| Date | US | West Virginia | Kanawha County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $66,669 | $72,791 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $66,774 | $69,532 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $64,560 | $63,657 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $62,276 | $64,717 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $61,990 | $59,440 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $64,020 | $70,560 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $61,140 | $63,587 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $60,043 | $59,535 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $60,107 | $66,345 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $60,671 | $68,567 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $59,992 | $67,952 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $60,330 | $65,615 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $60,699 | $69,446 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $59,552 | $64,114 |
Kanawha County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Kanawha County was $34,343 in 2021. Compared to the median West Virginia per capita income, Kanawha County median per capita income is $4,148 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Kanawha County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Kanawha County West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| West Virginia | $30,195 | +0.10% | +6.90% |
| Kanawha County | $34,343 | +2.61% | +9.49% |
Trends in Kanawha County, WV Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Kanawha is $34,343. Real per capita income peaked in 2009 at $34,648 and is now $305 (0.88%) lower. From a post peak low of $29,340 in 2017, real per capita income for Kanawha has now grown by $5,003 (17.05%).
Real Per Capita Income: Kanawha County, West Virginia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Kanawha County
| Date | US | West Virginia | Kanawha County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,195 | $34,343 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $30,166 | $33,469 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $29,086 | $31,377 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $28,246 | $31,367 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $27,055 | $29,340 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $27,965 | $31,827 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $26,919 | $29,977 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $26,021 | $29,831 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $26,979 | $32,994 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,493 | $33,545 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $26,632 | $31,808 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $26,943 | $34,648 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $26,747 | $31,813 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $26,722 | $32,207 |
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