South Charleston, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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South Charleston, West Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
12,461
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
17.7%
Median Home
$127,500
Median Income
$51,021
Median Rent
$691
South Charleston SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
South Charleston, WV Crime Report
740Total Crimes
6,219.5Total Crimes / 100k People
165.11%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
South Charleston / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 740 | 6,219.5 | 1,755.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 52 | 437.0 | 355.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 33.6 | 20.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 46 | 386.6 | 282.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 688 | 5,782.5 | 1,399.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 61 | 512.7 | 273.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 590 | 4,958.8 | 998.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 37 | 311.0 | 127.2 | 246.0 |
South Charleston, WV Cost Of Living
86South Charleston's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | South Charleston | West Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 88 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 87 | 100 | |
| Housing | 61 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
South Charleston, WV Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User WVhybrid | CC BY-SA 3.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,461 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 12,686 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 12,902 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 13,182 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 13,276 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 13,380 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 13,528 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 13,402 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 13,393 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 13,390 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South Charleston
| Race | South Charleston | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.1% | 91.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 7.5% | 3.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 1.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in South Charleston
| Gender | South Charleston | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 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% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 40.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 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 | 7.1% | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.0% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 10.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 14.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
