Poverty Rate in Kanawha County, West Virginia
In Kanawha County, West Virginia, an estimated 31,659 of 172,439 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Kanawha County, West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Kanawha County, West Virginia is 18.4%.
- How many people in Kanawha County, West Virginia live in poverty?
In Kanawha County, West Virginia, an estimated 31,659 of 172,439 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Kanawha County, West Virginia compare to the average for West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Kanawha County, West Virginia is 2.79% higher than the West Virginia average. In Kanawha County, West Virginia, an estimated 18.4% of 172,439 people live in poverty. In West Virginia, 17.9% of 1,721,567 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Kanawha County, West Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Kanawha County, West Virginia is 46.03% higher than the US average. In Kanawha County, West Virginia, an estimated 18.4% of 172,439 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Alum Creek, West Virginia 5.8% of 1,420 people.
- Belle, West Virginia 14.2% of 1,445 people.
- Big Chimney, West Virginia 18.2% of 412 people.
- Cedar Grove, West Virginia 15.1% of 517 people.
- Charleston, West Virginia 17% of 46,635 people.
Hispanic
17.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2022
17.2% of 2 thousand people
White
13.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
13.9% of 149 thousand people
Black or African American
40.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
40.6% of 7 thousand people
Two or more races
28.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
28.3% of 12 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
14% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
14% of 147 thousand people
Under 18 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
18.7% of 33 thousand people
Under 5 years
22.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
22.7% of 8 thousand people
5 to 17 years
17.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
17.4% of 25 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
18.7% of 33 thousand people
18 to 64 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
16.8% of 98 thousand people
18 to 34 years
17.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
17.8% of 33 thousand people
35 to 64 years
16.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
16.3% of 66 thousand people
60 years and over
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
12.3% of 52 thousand people
65 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
11.2% of 39 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
15% of 125 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
40.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
40.1% of 12 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
20.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
20.1% of 43 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
9.5% of 32 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
6% of 38 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
8.4% of 80 thousand people
Employed
5.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
5.9% of 75 thousand people
Male
3.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
3.8% of 37 thousand people
Female
7.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
7.9% of 39 thousand people
Unemployed
51.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
51.5% of 4 thousand people
Male
51.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
51.5% of 2 thousand people
Female
51.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
51.4% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
15.1% of 143 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
2.7% of 56 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
17.1% of 27 thousand people
Did not work
25.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
25.6% of 60 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
26.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
26.5% of 47 thousand people
Male
26.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
26.8% of 21 thousand people
Female
26.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
26.2% of 26 thousand people
18 to 24 years
32.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
32.3% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
25.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
25.4% of 8 thousand people
35 to 44 years
40.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
40.6% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
16% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
16% of 7 thousand people
55 to 64 years
37.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
37.7% of 10 thousand people
65 to 74 years
25.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
25.7% of 8 thousand people
75 years and over
14.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
14.4% of 8 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
3.3% of 16 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
31.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
31.1% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
41.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
41.8% of 22 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Kanawha County, West Virginia
2023
15.7%
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