Handley is a town in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Its population is estimated to be 224 people at the 2020 census. The city was established in 1877 and was originally named Upper Creek until July 29, 1881. This was to honor the pioneer settlers who settled in the area. The town was incorporated in November 1972. Its median household income is $46,009 per year. This is the highest income in the city. The median household income is $38,079 for people over 65.
As of 2010, the population of Handley City was approximately 2,545 people. Its median age was 27.4. The median family income was $26,250. The median age of the population was 38.3 years. The gender split was 48.9% males and 51.1% females. The median household income in Handley City was $53,772, and the per capita income was $26,605. The median household income in Handley City was $26,605 per person. There were 6.9% of families and 9.5% of seniors living below the federal poverty line.