Living in South Charleston, WV
South Charleston, West Virginia Info Snack
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Population
12,475
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty
14.0%
Median Home
$130,700
Median Income
$53,713
Median Rent
$702
South Charleston SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
South Charleston, WV Crime Report
624
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,049.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
103.89%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
South Charleston / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 624 | 5,049.8 | 1,900.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 380.4 | 316.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 32.4 | 21.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 33 | 267.1 | 249.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 577 | 4,669.4 | 1,583.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 52 | 420.8 | 328.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 503 | 4,070.6 | 1,119.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 178.0 | 135.0 | 219.9 |
South Charleston, WV Cost Of Living
83
South Charleston's Overall Cost Of Living
South Charleston's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | South Charleston | West Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 62 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 87 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 89 | 100 | |
South Charleston, WV Photos
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Rankings for South Charleston in West Virginia
Map Of South Charleston, WV
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Population over time in South Charleston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12,475 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 12,686 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 12,902 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 13,182 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 13,276 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 13,380 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 13,528 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 13,402 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 13,393 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 13,390 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South Charleston
| Race | South Charleston | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 92.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 8.4% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 1.6% | 18.0% |
Gender in South Charleston
| Gender | South Charleston | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in South Charleston for adults over 25
| Education | South Charleston | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 12.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For South Charleston, West Virginia
| Income | South Charleston | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 11.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
