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Charles City

Virginia · 104 residents · 2.702 sq mi
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Charles City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $166,700. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
104
+73%since 2019
from 60 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
+73%since 2019
from 22 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
−21%since 2019
from 64.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1367122177231201020202024Charles City
202464
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$36,323
+63%since 2019
from $22,273 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade100%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $187,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
13.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−30%since 2019
from 4.8 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic35%(21)
Black43.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.7%(13)
Diversity Score80.3%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(37)
Black51%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.9%(3)
Other11.5%(12)
Diversity Score75.9%(79)
Diversity Score
76
−6%since 2019
from 80 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Female
57.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charles City, Virginia?

Charles City, Virginia has about 104 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charles City, Virginia?

The typical household in Charles City, Virginia earns about $49,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charles City, Virginia expensive?

In Charles City, Virginia, the median home is worth about $166,700.

How educated are people in Charles City, Virginia?

About 19.0% 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 0.0% of people in Charles City, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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