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Charles

West Virginia · 5,259 residents · 5.866 sq mi
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Charles has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,926. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,700. Households here earn about 48% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,259
+81%since 2000
from 2,907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
897 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−8%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K6K8K1990201020202024Charles
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,926
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,538 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,481
+52%since 2000
from $18,104 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,700
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+30%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(2,242)
Black17.4%(506)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(74)
Asian1%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.7%(1,271)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(3,802)
Black12.8%(672)
Hispanic / Latino9%(473)
Asian2.1%(113)
Other0.3%(18)
Diversity Score51.6%(2,713)
Diversity Score
52
+18%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charles, West Virginia?

Charles, West Virginia has about 5,259 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Charles, West Virginia earns about $56,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charles, West Virginia expensive?

In Charles, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $257,700, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Charles, West Virginia?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Charles, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charles, West Virginia?

About 9.2% of people in Charles, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charles, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Charles, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,367 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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