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Population Review

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

White76.6%
Black or African American11.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.1%

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.