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St. Albans, WV

Founded 1816Kanawha CountyElev. 186 m
Population
10,637
Median home
$131,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About St. Albans

With about 10,637 residents, St. Albans is one of West Virginia's notable places. St. Albans was founded in 1816 and sits in Kanawha County. The median age is 47.1 and the median household income is $58,788. Homes carry a median value of $131,800, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.5%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,637
Median age
47.1
Median household income
$58,788
Per-capita income
$33,348
Poverty rate
13.4%
High-school grad or higher
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29%
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg. commute
22.2 min
Work from home
8.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Black5.8%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.8%
Sales & office21.4%
Service17.7%
Production, transportation & material moving15.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$131,800
Median gross rent
$888/mo
Owner-occupied
73.8%
Median year built
1956
Households
4,715
Avg. household size
2.24

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

St. Albans has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading0%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

SAINT ALBANS HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
HAYES MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
MCKINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
ALBAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
ANNE BAILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
GEORGE C. WEIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime4% below national
St. Albans370
West Virginia282
United States386
↑ 12% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime22% above national
St. Albans2,384
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, St. Albans Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around St. Albans.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Kanawha County
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

St. Albans is in Kanawha County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

St. Albans was founded in 1816 and sits in Kanawha County. Elevation ~186 m.

Map of St. Albans
St. Albans, WV
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beeches, TheSt. Mark's Episcopal ChurchBank of St. Albans BuildingChilton HouseSt. Albans Post OfficeSt. Albans Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad DepotSt. Paul Baptist ChurchMohler, William E., House
Notable people from St. Albans
Renee MontgomeryJohn E. KennaJoe ChrestWilliam E. ChiltonLarry RainesRobert Edward CoxAnthony BassLes RobinsonWilliam LackeyBrett Nelson
People searches in St. Albans
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Nearby cities
Nitro (2 mi)Dunbar (5 mi)South Charleston (6 mi)Charleston (10 mi)Hurricane (11 mi)Milton (18 mi)

Common questions

St. Albans — frequently asked

What is the population of St. Albans, West Virginia?
St. Albans has a population of about 10,637, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in St. Albans?
The median home value in St. Albans is $131,800, and the median gross rent is $888/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is St. Albans safe? What is the crime rate?
St. Albans Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 370 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does St. Albans face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kanawha County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, riverine flooding, strong wind.
How many schools are in St. Albans?
St. Albans has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in St. Albans?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near St. Albans. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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