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Charles City County

Virginia · 6,773 residents · 182.901 sq mi
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Charles City County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,200. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,773
−2%since 2000
from 6,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+32%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Charles City County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,096
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,745 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,325
+89%since 2000
from $19,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+42%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(2,997)
Black41.9%(2,836)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(101)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other10.5%(714)
Diversity Score75.9%(5,139)
Segregation Score15%(1,014)
Diversity Score
76
+25%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charles City County, Virginia?

Charles City County, Virginia has about 6,773 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Charles City County, Virginia earns about $60,096 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 $168,200, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Charles City County, Virginia?

About 16.2% 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 12.7% of people in Charles City County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charles City County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Charles City County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 491 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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