CITY · WV

What county is Charleston, WV in?

Charleston, WV is mostly in Kanawha County. County FIPS code 54039, population 174,805 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Charleston, West Virginia
Primary county: Kanawha County
FIPS code: 54039
County population: 174,805

Some cities extend into more than one county. Charleston is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Charleston in?

Charleston, WV is mostly in Kanawha County.

What is the county seat of Kanawha County?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.