Charles Town, WV

Census Place

Add Comparison

2024 Population

7,337

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

6.49%

11.8% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$89,263

5.87% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$377,700

5.06% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

3,832

10.8% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Charles Town, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.6% of the residents in Charles Town, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charles Town, WV are American Public University System (15,883 degrees awarded in 2024) and Catholic International University (33 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Charles Town, WV was $377,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

Most people in Charles Town, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Charles Town, WV was 2 cars per household.

United States West Virginia Jefferson County, WV Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV

Population & Diversity

Charles Town, WV is home to a population of 7.34k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.9% of Charles Town, WV residents were born outside of the country (799 people).

In 2024, there were 4.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.85k people) in Charles Town, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.02k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 726 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.6%

2024 Citizenship

97.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.6% of Charles Town, WV residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Charles Town, WV was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Charles Town, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charles Town, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.85k ± 474
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.02k ± 328
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
726 ± 412

13.9%

Hispanic Population

1.02k people

13.9% of the people in Charles Town, WV are hispanic (1.02k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Charles Town, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,614 ± 1,254 people
Philippines
2,231 ± 1,159 people
India
2,211 ± 1,154 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,614 West Virginia residents, followed by Philippines with 2,231 and India with 2,211.

Foreign-Born Population

10.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

799 people

6.58%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

451 people

As of 2024, 10.9% of Charles Town, WV residents (799 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charles Town, WV was 6.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Charles Town, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
246 ± 117
Gulf War (1990s)
121 ± 83
Vietnam
80 ± 62

Charles Town, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Charles Town, WV.

Health

91% of the population of Charles Town, WV has health coverage, with 58.8% on employee plans, 9.11% on Medicaid, 8.28% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1,319 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,319 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1705 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 45.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.04%

Uninsured

58.8%

Employer Coverage

9.11%

Medicaid

8.28%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charles Town, WV grew by 118% from 4.15% to 9.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Charles Town, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Charles Town, WV employs 3.83k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Charles Town, WV were Health Care & Social Assistance (586 people), Public Administration (381 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (373 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($149,464), Public Administration ($119,554), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($83,472).

Employment

Occupations

3.83k

2024 Value

± 479

10.8%

1 Year growth

± 15.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Charles Town, WV grew at a rate of 10.8%, from 3.46k employees to 3.83k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charles Town, WV, are Management Occupations (455 people), Production Occupations (414 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (404 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charles Town, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.83k

2024 Value

± 479

10.8%

1 Year growth

± 15.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Charles Town, WV grew at a rate of 10.8%, from 3.46k employees to 3.83k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charles Town, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (586 people), Public Administration (381 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (373 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charles Town, WV, though some of these residents may live in Charles Town, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,353

Median earning men ± $13,411

$36,750

Median earning women ± $9,418

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($150,099), Public Administration ($139,716), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,523).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,875), Public Administration ($64,609), and Retail Trade ($62,629).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Charles Town, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (28.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 70% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (28.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jim Justice

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 14, 2025
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Charles Town, WV awarded 15,916 degrees. The student population of Charles Town, WV in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 32,347 male students and 18,598 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charles Town, WV are White (7,888 and 50.1%), Black or African American (2,619 and 16.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2,561 and 16.3%), and Unknown (1,298 and 8.24%).

The largest universities in Charles Town, WV by number of degrees awarded are American Public University System (15,883 and 99.8%) and Catholic International University (33 and 0.207%).

The most popular majors in Charles Town, WV are General Business Administration & Management (3,017 and 19%), General Studies (1,515 and 9.52%), and Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (928 and 5.83%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $8,688.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 50,945 students enrolled in Charles Town, WV, 63.5% men and 36.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22,951 records, of which 33% were women and 67% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
1,547 degrees awarded
Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management
497 degrees awarded
General Intelligence
479 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Charles Town, WV was General Business Administration & Management with 1,547 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Charles Town, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

American Public University System
15,883 degrees awarded
Catholic International University
33 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Public University System with 15,883 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 10,483 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charles Town, WV, which is 1.93 times more than the 5,433 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,888 degrees mean that there were 3.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,619 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,688) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,392) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,175) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Charles Town, WV was $377,700 in 2024, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $359,500 to $377,700, a 5.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Charles Town, WV is 74.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Charles Town, WV have an average commute time of 36.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charles Town, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$377,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$27,509

$2,086

Median Property Taxes

±$317

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Charles Town, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Charles Town, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.5%

Homeownership

2024

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.5% of the housing units in Charles Town, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charles Town, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$89,263

Median Household Income

± $15,234

2.8k

Number of Households

± 372

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.8k households in Charles Town, WV declined from $89,263 from the previous year's value of $94,830.

The following chart displays the households in Charles Town, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Charles Town, WV is from West Virginia.

0.443

2024 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.443

2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2024, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0426% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (65.9%)
Worked At Home (20.7%)
Carpooled (10.1%)

In 2024, 65.9% of workers in Charles Town, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.7%) and those who carpooled to work (10.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

36.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charles Town, WV have a longer commute time (36.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.21% of the workforce in Charles Town, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Charles Town, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Charles Town, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Charles Town, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charles Town, WV (462 out of 7.12k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charles Town, WV is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.