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Overview for Charleston, WV

49,055 people live in Charleston, where the median age is 41.7 and the average individual income is $39,571. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

49,055

Total Population

41.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$39,571

Average individual Income

Around Charleston, WV

There's plenty to do around Charleston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

84
Very Walkable
Walking Score
75
Very Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including WV Corner Kitchen, Best of Crete, and Appalachian Tea.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.2 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 1.83 miles 48 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 1.1 miles 7 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 0.17 miles 53 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 0.97 miles 19 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 0.14 miles 34 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Charleston, WV

Charleston has 21,779 households, with an average household size of 2.16. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Charleston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 49,055 people call Charleston home. The population density is 1,557.26 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

49,055

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.7

Median Age

48.79 / 51.21%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 10.39%

0-9 Years

10-17: 8.51%

10-17 Years

18-24: 8.21%

18-24 Years

25-64: 53.39%

25-64 Years

65-74: 11.42%

65-74 Years

75+: 8.09%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 2835 (10%)
  • High School Degree 8590 (30%)
  • Associate Degree 4403 (15%)
  • Bachelor Degree 8118 (28%)
  • Graduate Degree 4788 (17%)
21,779

Total Households

2.16

Average Household Size

$39,571

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 4,954 (23%)

Without Children: 16,825 (77%)

Marital Status

Married 34%
Single 28%
Divorced 14%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 4%

White Collar: 96%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 20%
15 to 29 Minutes 16%
30 to 59 Minutes 4%
60+ Minutes 2%

Schools in Charleston, WV

Primary Schools (20)
Middle Schools (5)
High Schools (5)
Mixed Schools (7)
The following schools are within or nearby Charleston. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Cross Lanes Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Pt. Pleasant Intermediate
PUBLIC
3rd - 6th
2/5
Kenna Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Weberwood Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Ruthlawn Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Mary Ingles Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
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