East Bank, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 850, East Bank'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

East Bank is a small community located in West Virginia, within Kanawha County. The total population is 850. It ranks as the 167th most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Bank is 43.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. Only 12.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Bank is $72,875. This is 22% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $98,000. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, East Bank is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East Bank is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 0.6%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

11.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Bank, 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.