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South Charleston

Ohio · 1,698 residents (2025 est.) · 1.233 sq mi
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South Charleston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,896. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,727
−7%since 2000
from 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,401 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+29%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,698 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Charleston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,896
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,352 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,652
+93%since 2000
from $16,940 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+2%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,788)
Black1.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,581)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(63)
Diversity Score19.9%(343)
Diversity Score
20
+269%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Charleston, Ohio?

South Charleston, Ohio has about 1,727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Charleston, Ohio?

The typical household in South Charleston, Ohio earns about $49,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Charleston, Ohio expensive?

In South Charleston, Ohio, the median home is worth about $141,300, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in South Charleston, Ohio?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Charleston, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Charleston, Ohio?

About 16.3% of people in South Charleston, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Charleston, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, South Charleston, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 101 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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