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Charlton Heights

West Virginia · 276 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Population has fallen 36% since 2023, a loss of 152 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
−36%since 2023
from 428 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
667 / sq mi
−36%since 2023
from 1,034 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+128%since 2023
from 20.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
252319386452519201020202024Charlton Heights
2024276
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,289
+2%since 2023
from $27,685 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.210
+21%since 2023
from 0.174 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
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

Owner-occupied
88.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
11.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(428)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
75.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
Female
50.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% 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 Charlton Heights, West Virginia?

Charlton Heights, West Virginia has about 276 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Charlton Heights, West Virginia?

About 62.0% of adults age 25 and over in Charlton Heights, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlton Heights, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Charlton Heights, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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