Charleston, WV cityscape

25303

Charleston, WV

Total Population
7,087
Median Household Income
$69,808
Median Home Value
$166,400
Median Rent
$928

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$69,808
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$166,400
100.1% above state median
Rent
$928
100% above state median
Median Age
36.6 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.

High education levels with 42.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$69,808
-7.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
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: 2.27 people

Total Households
3,120
Family Households
41.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
46.7%
#2 Industry
Finance
27.5%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
11.4%
Total Employed Residents:1,792

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.9%
64 workers
Public Transit
3.9%
133 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,412
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.6%
3,760 employed
Labor Force
4,008
217 unemployed
Median Age
36.6 years
Per Capita Income
$41,234
Poverty Rate
11.3%

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