As of the 2020 census, the population was 94,350,[1] making it West Virginia's fourth most-populous county.

[2] The county was organized in 1809 and named for William H. Cabell, the Governor of Virginia from 1805 to 1808.

The county was named in honor of William H. Cabell, who served as Governor of Virginia from 1805 to 1808.

[4] The first European to set foot in present-day Cabell County was most likely Robert Cavelier de La Salle, who sailed down the Ohio River in 1669.

While they explored the area, they found tree markings with the letters MANI and MA, signifying to them that other Englishmen that been there before.

[4] Cabell County's location along the Ohio River made it a natural resting place and port for westward travelers.

Areas such as Guyandotte and Holderby's Landing (present-day Huntington) became ferrying points.

[5] Prior to the outbreak of conflict, the citizens of Cabell County were largely divided on the issue secession.

The arrival of Eli Thayer and his Ceredo Experiment caused an uproar in the county.

After the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, a militia was formed called the Border Rangers led by Albert Gallatin Jenkins.

Later that same year, the town of Guyandotte was raided and eventually burned by the Union Army.

This influx of industry boast the economy, which saw a boom period until the Ohio River Flood of 1937.

[7] In 1863, West Virginia's counties were divided into civil townships, with the intention of encouraging local government.

This proved impractical in the heavily rural state, and in 1872 the townships were converted into magisterial districts.

[8] Cabell County was divided into five districts: Barboursville, Grant, Guyandotte, McComas, and Union.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 96,319 people, 41,223 households, and 24,308 families living in the county.

[21] [21] [21] [21] Cabell County has a number of private schools at the K-12 grade levels, they are all located in Huntington.