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Charleston

Get to know Charleston, West Virginia: the local stories, neighborhoods, food and places that connect this city to the wider American story.

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By the numbers

Charleston at a glance.

2020–2024 Census estimates
Population
47,421
Residents± 38 margin of error
Median household income
$65,812
Annual · 2024 dollars± $4,311 margin of error
Median home value
$203,300
Owner-occupied homes± $16,251 margin of error
Median monthly rent
$908
Gross rent · includes utilities± $44 margin of error
Households
21,116
Occupied housing units± 550 margin of error
Homeownership
63.3%
Share of occupied homesCalculated from Census estimates

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Census area: Charleston city, West Virginia.

Figures describe a five-year period. Home value is owner-reported value, not a current sale price. Margins of error use a 90% confidence level. Figures refresh automatically when a new release is available.

Sources and definitions

Population: B01003. Household income: B19013. Owner-occupied home value: B25077. Gross monthly rent: B25064. Households and homeownership: B25003. Homeownership equals owner-occupied units divided by all occupied units; this calculated percentage has sampling uncertainty.

Data verified September 27, 2026. View this city’s household income table ↗

Follow your interests

Experience Charleston

01

Food & local flavors

The markets, tables and traditions that tell a place’s story.

02

History & culture

Architecture, landmarks and the people behind them.

03

Outdoors & road trips

Open spaces, scenic routes and time well spent outside.

04

Sports & community

The teams, venues and local rituals that bring people together.

From the archive

Charleston stories

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