Cabell County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cabell County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 93,300. It is the 4th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cabell County is 39.3 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cabell County is $52,828. This is 9% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. The median home value is $156,100. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $155,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cabell County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.2% vs 0.8%).

Education

32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cabell County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.