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Charles City

Virginia · 64 residents · 2.702 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
+78%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
+78%since 2023
from 13 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+3%since 2023
from 54.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1367122177231201020202024Charles City
202464
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$56,566
−5%since 2023
from $59,569 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
+79%since 2023
from 0.177 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$772,700
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
38.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(8)
Diversity Score27.3%(18)
Diversity Score
27
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
Female
35.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charles City, Virginia?

Charles City, Virginia has about 64 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Charles City, Virginia expensive?

In Charles City, Virginia, the median home is worth about $772,700.

How educated are people in Charles City, Virginia?

About 60.0% of adults age 25 and over in Charles City, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charles City, Virginia?

About 6.3% of people in Charles City, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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