South Charleston is a city of 13,450 people in West Virginia. At a median age of 42.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median home value sits at $104,200. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. Getting to work takes 16 minutes on average. Renters pay $619 a month at the median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)8.2%(43)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)25.8%(135)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era43.7%(229)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.3%(12)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 524 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in South Charleston, West Virginia?
South Charleston, West Virginia has about 13,450 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Charleston, West Virginia?
The typical household in South Charleston, West Virginia earns about $42,034 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 $104,200, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.
How educated are people in South Charleston, West Virginia?
About 28.9% 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.
Has South Charleston, West Virginia grown since 1990?
Yes, South Charleston, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 195 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.
