CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Charlton Heights

West Virginia · 406 residents · 0.414 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Beckley metro area
Compare
The short version

Charlton Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,266. Population has grown 48% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,700. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
406
+48%vs 2011
vs 274 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
981 / sq mi
+48%vs 2011
vs 662 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
−8%vs 2011
vs 46.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
252319386452519201020202024Charlton Heights
2024276
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,266
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,972 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,158
+14%vs 2011
vs $19,480 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+20.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−17.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.376 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing16%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−49.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.5%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.9
+31%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2023
RELATED:See current rent listings in Charlton Heights on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(400)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(12)
Diversity Score
3
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
57.3%
+14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
42.7%
−14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
37.2%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.7% in 2011
Female
55.8%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Charlton Heights

Highland Park
Pop 293
Sorrento
Pop 270
Bethel
Pop 274
La Crosse
Pop 323
Places similar to Charlton Heights
Head to head

Compare Charlton Heights to nearby cities

CHARLTON HEIGHTS VS
Beckley
Income$45,826+8%
Home value$158,000+98%
Population16,373+5832%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHARLTON HEIGHTS VS
Charleston
Income$65,812+56%
Home value$203,300+155%
Population46,117+16609%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHARLTON HEIGHTS VS
South Charleston
Income$63,884+51%
Home value$155,400+95%
Population13,072+4636%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHARLTON HEIGHTS VS
Cross Lanes
Income$63,537+50%
Home value$153,800+93%
Population9,671+3404%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlton Heights, West Virginia?

Charlton Heights, West Virginia has about 406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlton Heights, West Virginia?

The typical household in Charlton Heights, West Virginia earns about $42,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlton Heights, West Virginia expensive?

In Charlton Heights, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $79,700.

How educated are people in Charlton Heights, West Virginia?

About 8.4% 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 11.9% of people in Charlton Heights, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
West Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Charlton Heights with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →