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South Charleston

Ohio · 1,693 residents · 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 $31,667. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,000. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,693
−8%since 2000
from 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,373 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+13%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Charleston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,667
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,352 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,662
+4%since 2000
from $16,940 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,649)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.5%(25)
Diversity Score7%(118)
Diversity Score
7
+30%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
56.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Charleston, Ohio?

South Charleston, Ohio has about 1,693 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Charleston, Ohio earns about $31,667 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 $101,000, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in South Charleston, Ohio?

About 13.0% 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 23.4% 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 67 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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