Charles Town, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
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
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
Total Crimes
1,028.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-56.14%
Below National Average
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
Charles Town's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
