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Chelyan, WV
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Population
564
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,320
ZIP codes
0
Chelyan and its ZIP codes
Chelyan at a glance
- Chelyan is about 18 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,175 a year, 43% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,500 (36% below West Virginia).
Local data for Chelyan, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chelyan, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,175
Poverty rate
62.6%
Median home value
$103,500
Homeownership
95.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
24.9
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (365), Polish Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kanawha County. PPP loans are for Chelyan.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,239
95,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $11,279 per person
How people get to work
Chelyan, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Chelyan, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,149
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,159
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chelyan, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Chelyan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShrewsburyCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.3 |
| East BankTown | 2.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ChesapeakeTown | 3.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Cedar GroveTown | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| GlasgowTown | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
| BelleTown | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| HansfordCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| HollygroveCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| PrattTown | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| MarmetCity | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Dupont CityCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| HandleyTown | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| RandCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| EskdaleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| MaldenCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| ComfortCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chelyan, WV in?
- Chelyan is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Chelyan, WV?
- About 564 people live in Chelyan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chelyan?
- Nearby places include Shrewsbury (1.3 mi), East Bank (2.6 mi), Chesapeake (3.4 mi), Cedar Grove (3.5 mi), Glasgow (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023