South Charleston is a city located in Kanawha County West Virginia. South Charleston has a 2024 population of 13,093. South Charleston is currently declining at a rate of -1.42% annually and its population has decreased by -5.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,845 in 2020.
The average household income in South Charleston is $77,680 with a poverty rate of 20.89%. The median age in South Charleston is 40.7 years: 39.5 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Charleston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,216 | 82.92% |
| Black or African American | 1,187 | 8.78% |
| Two or more races | 765 | 5.66% |
| Asian | 272 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.36% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,018 | 2.25 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Non Family | 2,601 | 1.21 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 1,970 | 2.77 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Female | 1,069 | 3.56 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Male | 378 | 2.94 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 232 | 2.39% |
| Associates Degree | 775 | 8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,603 | 16.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,290 | 13.31% |
| High School Graduate | 3,069 | 31.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 246 | 2.54% |
| Some College | 2,478 | 25.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,585 | 8,162 | 2,570 |
| Black | 734 | 685 | 94 |
| Asian | 237 | 231 | 185 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 65 | 9 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 32 | 7 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 87.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,982 | $81,845 | $50,481 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,266 | $85,179 | $65,956 |
| High School Graduate | $29,420 | $28,816 | $30,703 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,632 | $23,942 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,578 | $55,777 | $35,750 |
| Some College | $34,215 | $56,757 | $27,233 |
$42,578
Average Earnings
$55,777
Average Male
$35,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.29% of South Charleston residents speak only English, while 1.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,118 | 1,916 | 17.23% |
| Black | 1,185 | 541 | 45.65% |
| Multiple | 765 | 344 | 44.97% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 12 | 18.18% |
20.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.07%
Male Poverty Rate
25.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Charleston is Black, with 45.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Charleston is White, with 17.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.11% |
| High School | 18.61% |
| Some College | 17.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 46.92% |
| Female Employed | 12.76% |
| Male Employed | 6.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,426 | $86,726 |
| Households | $58,756 | $77,680 |
| Married Families | $91,535 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,240 | $58,279 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
651
Number of Veterans
594
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 167 |
| Vietnam | 162 |
| First Gulf War | 143 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 240 |
| 35 to 54 | 155 |
| 18 to 34 | 119 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 487 | 5.29% |
| Black | 79 | 10.05% |
| Asian | 69 | 29.11% |
| Other Race | 8 | 66.67% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 2.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.98%
Born in South Charleston
97.69%
Native Born
2.31%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
2.12%
Naturalized
97.69% of South Charleston residents were born in the United States, with 78.98% having been born in West Virginia. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,153 | -188 | -1.52% |
| 2028 | 12,341 | -188 | -1.5% |
| 2027 | 12,529 | -188 | -1.48% |
| 2026 | 12,717 | -188 | -1.46% |
| 2025 | 12,905 | -188 | -1.44% |
| 2024 | 13,093 | -188 | -1.42% |
| 2023 | 13,281 | -113 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 13,394 | -226 | -1.66% |
| 2021 | 13,620 | -225 | -1.63% |
| 2020 | 13,845 | 1,607 | 13.13% |
| 2019 | 12,238 | -175 | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 12,413 | -247 | -1.95% |
| 2017 | 12,660 | -256 | -1.98% |
| 2016 | 12,916 | -197 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 13,113 | -207 | -1.55% |
| 2014 | 13,320 | -145 | -1.08% |
| 2013 | 13,465 | -88 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 13,553 | -28 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 13,581 | -87 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 13,668 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,390 | -255 | -1.87% |
| 1990 | 13,645 | -2,323 | -14.55% |
| 1980 | 15,968 | -365 | -2.23% |
| 1970 | 16,333 | -2,847 | -14.84% |
| 1960 | 19,180 | 2,494 | 14.95% |
| 1950 | 16,686 | 6,309 | 60.8% |
| 1940 | 10,377 | 4,473 | 75.76% |
| 1930 | 5,904 | 2,254 | 61.75% |
| 1920 | 3,650 | 2,650 | 265% |
| 1900 | 1,000 | -11,153 | -91.77% |