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Charlotte County

Virginia · 11,529 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 $40,924. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,529
−8%since 2000
from 12,472 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+17%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,924
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,337
+65%since 2000
from $14,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(8,053)
Black32.8%(4,087)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(206)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(7,271)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(7,677)
Black27.2%(3,140)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(253)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other1.7%(192)
Diversity Score57.4%(6,615)
Segregation Score8.6%(993)
Diversity Score
57
−2%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlotte County, Virginia?

Charlotte County, Virginia has about 11,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Charlotte County, Virginia earns about $40,924 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 $121,000, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Charlotte County, Virginia?

About 13.9% 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 24.1% of people in Charlotte County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlotte County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlotte County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 159 residents, a change of about -1 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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