Charles Town, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Charles Town, West Virginia Info Snack

Population
5,985
Unemployment
9.0%
Poverty
11.3%
Median Home
$265,900
Median Income
$77,552
Median Rent
$894

Charles Town SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
3

Charles Town, WV Crime Report

63
Total Crimes
1,028.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
-56.14%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Charles Town
/ 100k People
West Virginia
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 63 1,028.9 1,755.3 2,346.0
Violent Crime 9 147.0 355.9 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 6.6 6.5
Robbery 2 32.7 20.7 73.9
Aggravated Assault 6 98.0 282.1 279.7
Property Crime 54 881.9 1,399.4 1,958.2
Burglary 23 375.6 273.3 314.2
Larceny 29 473.6 998.9 1,398.0
Car Theft 2 32.7 127.2 246.0

Charles Town, WV Cost Of Living

101
Charles Town's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Charles Town West Virginia National Average
Overall 101 88 100
Services 100 106 100
Groceries 94 100 100
Health 101 87 100
Housing 110 63 100
Transportation 94 89 100
Utilities 99 90 100

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Population over time in Charles Town

Year Population % Change
2020 5,985 1.7%
2019 5,885 2.1%
2018 5,766 1.5%
2017 5,682 1.7%
2016 5,587 2.3%
2015 5,464 2.1%
2014 5,349 1.7%
2013 5,258 1.6%
2012 5,177 2.0%
2011 5,074 -

Race / Ethnicity in Charles Town

White
69.1% (4,135)
African American
11.3% (679)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
2.7% (159)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
2.8% (166)
Two Or More
3.3% (197)
Hispanic
10.8% (649)
Race Charles Town WV USA
White 69.1% 91.5% 60.1%
African American 11.3% 3.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.7% 0.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 2.8% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.3% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 10.8% 1.6% 18.2%

Gender in Charles Town

Female
50.4% (3,016)
Male
49.6% (2,968)
Gender Charles Town WV USA
Female 50.4% 50.6% 50.8%
Male 49.6% 49.4% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Charles Town for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (119)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (538)
High School / GED
27.0% (1,615)
Some College
21.0% (1,256)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (359)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (1,197)
Master's Degree
11.0% (658)
Professional Degree
3.0% (179)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (59)
Education Charles Town WV USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 27.0% 40.0% 27.0%
Some College 21.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 13.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 11.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 1.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Charles Town, West Virginia

Less than $10,000
7.4% (43,995)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (29,883)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.4% (20,475)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (52,019)
$35,000 to $49,999
4.0% (24,072)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.7% (117,873)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.0% (65,854)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.1% (138,072)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.0% (53,679)
$200,000 or more
8.8% (52,572)
Income Charles Town WV USA
Less than $10,000 7.4% 8.5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 5.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.4% 12.3% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 10.8% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 4.0% 14.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.7% 17.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.0% 11.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.1% 11.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.0% 3.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 8.8% 3.1% 8.3%

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