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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Charleston

West Virginia · 13,645 residents · 9.76 sq mi
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South Charleston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,366. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $60,700. With a median age of 38.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,645
+2%vs 2000
vs 13,390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,398 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.3
−10%vs 2000
vs 42.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
12K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024South Charleston
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,366
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,905 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,422
−42%vs 2000
vs $24,928 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$60,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$350
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $446 in 2000
US average: $450
67.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.8% in 2000
32.8% rent
2.2
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(12,113)
Black6.6%(888)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(75)
Asian0.8%(107)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.9%(2,529)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(13,048)
Black4.1%(553)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(87)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0.1%(12)
Diversity Score11.9%(1,628)
12
−37%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.6%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in South Charleston, West Virginia?

South Charleston, West Virginia has about 13,645 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South Charleston, West Virginia?

The typical household in South Charleston, West Virginia earns about $27,366 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Charleston, West Virginia expensive?

In South Charleston, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $60,700, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in South Charleston, West Virginia?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Charleston, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Charleston, West Virginia?

About 11.5% of people in South Charleston, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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