Demographics in South Charleston, WV

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

Where is South Charleston?

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Population

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

Total Population

13,594

Male

6,345

46.7%

Female

7,249

53.3%

Median Age

41.1

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

85.2%

Black

7.4%

Hispanic

1.2%

Asian

1.5%

Two or More

5.2%

Other

0.4%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

25.4%

High School or Higher

47.1%

Foreign Born

1.5%

Veterans

4.3%

Married

29.4%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

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

South Charleston, WV has a population of 13,594 with a median age of 41.1. The racial makeup is 85.2% White, 1.2% Hispanic, 7.4% Black, 1.5% Asian. About 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.5%.