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South Charleston

West Virginia · 13,450 residents · 9.76 sq mi
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South Charleston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,034. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $104,200. With a median age of 42.3, 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 42.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,450
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,378 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024South Charleston
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,034
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,905 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,627
−1%since 2000
from $24,928 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(11,620)
Black8.4%(1,127)
Hispanic / Latino1%(140)
Asian1%(135)
Other3.2%(434)
Diversity Score30.8%(4,136)
Diversity Score
31
+63%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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.

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