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Charles Town

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.866
State:
West Virginia

Charles Town is a city located in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Charles Town has a 2026 population of 10,040. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Charles Town is currently growing at a rate of 6.2% annually and its population has increased by 53.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,526 in 2020.

The median household income in Charles Town is $89,263 with a poverty rate of 6.49%. The median age in Charles Town is 38.5 years: 36.5 years for males, and 40.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.7 males.

10K
Total Population
1,712
Density (mi²)
586 6.2%
Growth

Charles Town Population

Charles Town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,0405866.2%
20259,4545856.6%
20248,8691,20715.75%
20237,6625477.69%
20227,1155748.78%
20216,541110.17%
20206,5264777.89%
20196,049-18-0.3%
20186,0671192%
20175,948691.17%
20165,879601.03%
20155,8191582.79%
20145,6611803.28%
20135,481991.84%
20125,382410.77%
20115,341901.71%
20105,251-8-0.15%
20002,907-215-6.89%
19903,1222659.28%
19802,857-166-5.49%
19703,023-306-9.19%
19603,3292949.69%
19503,0351093.73%
19402,92639915.79%
19202,527-135-5.07%
19102,66200%

Median Age

Overall: 38.5 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 36.5 years

Charles Town Adults

There are 5,566 adults, (966 of whom are seniors) in Charles Town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,637 (49.6%)
Male: 3,700 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Charles Town includes 68.72% White, 13.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,04268.72%
Two or more races1,04814.28%
Black or African American1,01713.86%
Asian1441.96%
Other race710.97%
Native American150.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races74210.11%
White1962.67%
Other race710.97%
Asian130.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,84666.05%
Black or African American1,01713.86%
Two or more races3064.17%
Asian1311.79%
Native American150.2%

Charles Town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Charles Town 's average per capita income is $62,478. Household income levels show a median of $89,263. The poverty rate stands at 6.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$135,813-
Families$115,152$129,205
Households$89,263$111,197
Non Families$58,750$71,180

$62,478

Average Income

$89,263

Median Household Income

6.49%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)