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Document and Entity Information
Feb. 24, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Entity Registrant Name AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NY
Entity File Number 1-3525
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-4922640
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Riverside Plaza,
Entity Address, City or Town Columbus,
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 43215
City Area Code (614)
Local Phone Number 716-1000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000004904
Document Period End Date Feb. 24, 2022
Common Stock | NASDAQ - ALL MARKETS  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $6.50 par value
Trading Symbol AEP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Preferred Stock | NASDAQ - ALL MARKETS  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.125% Corporate Units
Trading Symbol AEPPL
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Preferred Stock 2 | NASDAQ - ALL MARKETS  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.125% Corporate Units
Trading Symbol AEPPZ
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ