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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Charlotte County

Virginia · 12,472 residents · 475.296 sq mi
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Charlotte County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,929. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,600. Households here earn about 38% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,472
+7%since 1990
from 11,688 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
+9%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,929
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,481 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,717
+63%since 1990
from $9,008 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$339
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
22.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(7,394)
Black36.6%(4,279)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(30)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score58.6%(6,845)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(8,053)
Black32.8%(4,087)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(206)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score58.3%(7,271)
Diversity Score
58
Unchangedsince 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.2%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−21%since 1990
from 27.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Charlotte County to nearby counties

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Income$56,315+95%
Home value$216,600+211%
Population22,391+96%
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY VS
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Income$52,013+80%
Home value$155,700+124%
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY VS
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Income$54,842+90%
Home value$150,100+116%
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY VS
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Income$62,853+117%
Home value$207,600+198%
Population17,172+51%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlotte County, Virginia?

Charlotte County, Virginia has about 12,472 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Charlotte County, Virginia?

The typical household in Charlotte County, Virginia earns about $28,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlotte County, Virginia expensive?

In Charlotte County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $69,600, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Charlotte County, Virginia?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Charlotte County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlotte County, Virginia?

About 18.1% of people in Charlotte County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlotte County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlotte County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 784 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9303Census Tract 9301.01Census Tract 9302Census Tract 9301.02
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 23923ZIP 23937ZIP 23967ZIP 23959ZIP 23964ZIP 23962ZIP 23963ZIP 23976
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