Charleston, WV is the capital of West Virginia and home to 49,055 people. The population density in Charleston is 1,456 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Charleston offers many local businesses including a farmers market, an art museum, and several retail shops. Year-round outdoor activities include sightseeing at nearby parks, fishing on various rivers in the area, and camping at state parks. There are also many organizations such as community centers and non-profits that offer opportunities to get involved with local initiatives. Local sporting events include high school football games as well as professional soccer games at Charleston's soccer stadium.
The population in Charleston is 49,055. There are 1,557 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Charleston is 41.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Charleston is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Charleston
- 43.3% are married
- 16.8% are divorced
- 25.7% are married with children
- 19.3% have children, but are single
Race in Charleston
- 77.2% are White
- 14.7% are Black
- 2.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander