Charleston city, WV — Population & Demographics
Charleston city, WV has a population of 47,918. The median household income is $64,512 and the median age is 42.6.
47,918
Population
$64,512
Median Income
$187,300
Median Home Value
42.6
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$64,512
Median Household Income
$45,967
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$187,300
Median Home Value
$898
Median Rent
62.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.1%
High School+
44.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.1%
Drive Alone
11.2%
Work From Home
17.9 min
Avg Commute
Frequently Asked Questions
Charleston city, WV has a population of 47,918 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Charleston city, WV is $64,512, with 11.7% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in Charleston city, WV is $187,300, with median rent at $898.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.