Demographics in Charleston, WV

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Charleston?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

47,918

Male

23,565

49.2%

Female

24,353

50.8%

Median Age

42.6

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

76.6%

Black

11.8%

Hispanic

1.9%

Asian

2.7%

Two or More

8.5%

Other

0.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

32.5%

High School or Higher

49.2%

Foreign Born

3.9%

Veterans

4.6%

Married

37.6%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Charleston, WV has a population of 47,918 with a median age of 42.6. The racial makeup is 76.6% White, 1.9% Hispanic, 11.8% Black, 2.7% Asian. About 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.9%.