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Charleston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,380. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value is $71,309.
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How many people live in Charleston, WV?
Charleston, WV has about 235,938 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Charleston, WV?
The typical household in Charleston, WV earns about $32,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Charleston, WV expensive?
In Charleston, WV, the median home is worth about $71,309, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.
How educated are people in Charleston, WV?
About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Charleston, WV hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Charleston, WV?
About 15.8% of people in Charleston, WV live below the federal poverty line.
Has Charleston, WV grown since 1990?
Yes, Charleston, WV has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7,534 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024