Cabell County, West Virginia Demographics 2026
Cabell County, West Virginia has a population of 92,739, the 4th most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $55,832 and the median home value is $164,400. The poverty rate is 19.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cabell County Quick Facts
How Cabell County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,300 | 92,739 | -0.6% |
| Median household income | $52,828 | $55,832 | +5.7% |
| Median home value | $156,100 | $164,400 | +5.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Cabell County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 45,787 | $45,100 | 25.7% | $127,200 |
| Pea Ridge | 6,988 | $65,811 | 9.8% | $188,500 |
| Barboursville | 4,376 | $60,571 | 19.2% | $197,700 |
| Culloden | 3,040 | $73,318 | 11.8% | $197,800 |
| Milton | 2,817 | $46,429 | 23.3% | $143,900 |
| Lesage | 1,329 | N/A | 34.7% | $221,900 |
| Salt Rock | 274 | $55,354 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Cabell County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 92,739. It is the 4th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cabell County is 39.2 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 42.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cabell County is $55,832. This is 6% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $164,400. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Cabell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 74.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cabell County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% 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
32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cabell County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cabell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against West Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cabell County, West Virginia?
Cabell County has a population of 92,739, making it the 4th most populous county in West Virginia.
What is the median income in Cabell County?
The median household income in Cabell County is $55,832 with a poverty rate of 19.2%.
How many cities are in Cabell County, West Virginia?
Cabell County contains 7 Census-designated places.