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Charlton Heights

West Virginia · 307 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Charlton Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,397. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 78 residents. Median home value is $102,000. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307
−20%since 2019
from 385 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
742 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 930 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+42%since 2019
from 38.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
252319386452519201020202024Charlton Heights
2024276
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,397
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $61,875 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$25,920
+1%since 2019
from $25,563 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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
$102,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
91.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
8.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−6%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(385)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 79.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2019
from 82.8% 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
69.7%
+24.8 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.5% in 2019
Female
58.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2019
from 66.5% 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 Charlton Heights, West Virginia?

Charlton Heights, West Virginia has about 307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Charlton Heights, West Virginia earns about $78,397 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 $102,000.

How educated are people in Charlton Heights, West Virginia?

About 33.6% 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 3.7% of people in Charlton Heights, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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