Clendenin, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 903, Clendenin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Clendenin is a small community located in West Virginia, within Kanawha County. The total population is 903. It ranks as the 163rd most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clendenin is 31.3 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, Clendenin has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clendenin is $69,583. This is 17% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $116,300. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Clendenin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clendenin has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.5%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 96.7%. Notably, 17.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clendenin, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.