COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Charles City County

Virginia · 6,282 residents · 182.901 sq mi

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Charles City County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,544. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,800.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

8% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 22%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

6,282

−9%vs 2000

vs 6,926 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

34 / sq mi

−9%vs 2000

vs 38 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.2

−12%vs 2000

vs 39.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20247K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,544

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $42,745 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,384

−41%vs 2000

vs $19,182 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

15.8%

+5.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$49,800

−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $84,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$358

+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $420 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

86.2%

+1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.9% in 2000

13.8% rent

Afford Score

1.7

−14%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic35.4%(2,454)

Black54.8%(3,795)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(45)

Asian0.1%(7)

Other0%

Diversity Score60.7%(4,203)

1990

White, non-Hispanic28.7%(1,800)

Black63.3%(3,979)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(38)

Asian0.1%(6)

Other7.9%(497)

Diversity Score64.5%(4,054)

Diversity Score

+6%vs 2000

vs 61 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

8.4%

−2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

56.4%

−9.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 65.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.0%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 2.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

30.7 min

+28%vs 2000

vs 24.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charles City County, Virginia?

Charles City County, Virginia has about 6,282 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Charles City County, Virginia?

The typical household in Charles City County, Virginia earns about $29,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charles City County, Virginia expensive?

In Charles City County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Charles City County, Virginia?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Charles City County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charles City County, Virginia?

About 15.8% of people in Charles City County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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3 census tracts

Census Tract 6001 Census Tract 6002 Census Tract 6003

2 ZIP codes

ZIP 23030 ZIP 23147

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