County · West Virginia
Cabell County, West Virginia
Cabell County, West Virginia. Cabell County had 91,183 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). It holds 7 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 34 census tracts. GEOID 54011.
Cabell County is one of the 8 counties of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
91,183
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 94,350 · ACS 2020-2024: 92,739
Median household income
$55,832
±$2,843 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$164,400
±$5,955 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$923
±$24 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
How many people live in Cabell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 94,350 residents in Cabell County. The Census Bureau estimates 91,183 for July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 92,739 over 281 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cabell County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 92,739 | 1,778,373 | −1,600 |
| Households | 39,318±546 | 728,655 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24±0.03 | 2.37 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 46,030±50 | 861,325 | −349 |
Cabell County's population since 2000
From 96,784 in 2000 to 91,183 in 2025: down 5.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Cabell County?
Cabell County holds 7 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Huntington with 44,815 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Huntington | 46,842 | $45,100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge | 6,602 | $65,811 |
| Barboursville | 4,456 | $60,571 |
| Milton | 2,811 | $46,429 |
| Culloden | 3,016 | $73,318 |
| LesageGEOID 5446420 | 1,290 | not published |
| Salt RockGEOID 5471476 | 373 | $55,354 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cabell County?
The median resident of Cabell County is 39.2 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.1%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cabell County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2±0.3 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0%±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% | 2.1% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.8%±0.2 pts | 89.7% | −1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | −0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±0.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4%±1.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8%±0.8 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±1.1 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.6%±1.6 pts | 24.1% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.7%±1.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cabell County earn?
Half of Cabell County's 39,318 households earn less than $55,832 a year (±$2,843), against $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $49,262 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,570 after inflation. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cabell County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,832±$2,843 | $59,608 | +$6,570 |
| Mean household income | $79,798±$3,189 | $81,190 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,510±$1,236 | $34,203 | +$3,409 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.2%±1.5 pts | 16.7% | −3.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.9%±3.8 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.7%±1.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.6%±1.6 pts | 86.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cabell County?
Owners occupy 64.2% of Cabell County's occupied homes and renters 35.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,400 by its owner (±$5,955). The median renter pays $923 a month including utilities, and 46.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cabell County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,400±$5,955 | $162,600 | +$11,179 |
| Median gross rent | $923±$24 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.6%±4.1 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,240±$42 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.2%±1.5 pts | 74.9% | +2.4 pts |
| Housing units | 46,030±50 | 861,325 | −349 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±1.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.3%±1.6 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.7%±1.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.7%±1.2 pts | 14.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cabell County building?
Builders took permits for 71 new housing units across Cabell County in 2025 (41 single-family), 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cabell County get to work?
75.8% of Cabell County's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Cabell County | West Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1%±1.2 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±0.8 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8%±1.9 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±1.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±1.1 pts | 9.1% | +5.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min±0.8 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Cabell County's census tracts?
Cabell County is divided into 34 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,477 (Tract 6) to $109,787 (Tract 20).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cabell County compare with West Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 55 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 55 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 55 |
| Median household income | 28th of 55 |
| Median home value | 15th of 55 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 55 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 55 |
| Median age | 53rd of 55 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cabell County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.