Charleston
Charleston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,009. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $100,800. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Charleston, West Virginia?
Charleston, West Virginia has about 53,421 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Charleston, West Virginia?
The typical household in Charleston, West Virginia earns about $34,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Charleston, West Virginia expensive?
In Charleston, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $100,800, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.
How educated are people in Charleston, West Virginia?
About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Charleston, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Charleston, West Virginia?
About 16.7% of people in Charleston, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
Has Charleston, West Virginia grown since 1990?
Yes, Charleston, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,866 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024