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Rand, WV
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Population
1,064
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,307
ZIP codes
0
Rand and its ZIP codes
Rand at a glance
- Rand is about 31 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,047, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,900 (45% below West Virginia) and median rent is $953 a month.
Local data for Rand, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rand, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,047
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$89,900
Median rent
$953/mo
Homeownership
56.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (122), German Americans (15), Italian Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kanawha County. PPP loans are for Rand.
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
Rand, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rand, 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
86° / 26°F
46.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rand, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Rand
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaldenCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Dupont CityCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MarmetCity | 2.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Coal ForkCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 5.1 |
| BelleTown | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| ChesapeakeTown | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| CharlestonCity | 5.6 mi | 31.4 |
| ChelyanCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ShrewsburyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| East BankTown | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| South CharlestonCity | 8.2 mi | 9.8 |
| Cedar GroveTown | 8.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Big ChimneyCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2 |
| GlasgowTown | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| PinchCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| HansfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rand, WV in?
- Rand is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Rand, WV?
- About 1,064 people live in Rand, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rand?
- Nearby places include Malden (1.2 mi), Dupont City (1.2 mi), Marmet (2.4 mi), Coal Fork (2.9 mi), Belle (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023