Charleston, WV cityscape

25301

Charleston, WV

Total Population
2,456
Median Household Income
$23,852
Median Home Value
$165,300
Median Rent
$568

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$23,852
100% above state median
Home Value
$165,300
100.1% above state median
Rent
$568
100% above state median
Median Age
50.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Charleston, WV

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

28.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 50.3 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 9.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 22.5% working from home.

Poverty rate of 31.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$23,852
-68.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-125,405,067
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.50 people

Total Households
1,425
Family Households
17.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
43.1%
#2 Industry
Education
30.0%
#3 Industry
Professional
18.8%
Total Employed Residents:313

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
22.5%
170 workers
Public Transit
8.2%
62 workers
Total Commuting Workers:757
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (22.5% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.8%
832 employed
Labor Force
916
84 unemployed
Median Age
50.3 years
Per Capita Income
$29,228
Poverty Rate
31.9%

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