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Waynesville, NC vs Charleston, WV

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- Charleston is 0% more densely populated than Waynesville.
- People are 12.7% less likely to be married in Charleston.
- The Median Age is 5.9 years younger in Charleston.
 Waynesville, NCCharleston, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,055329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
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 Population - 20109,840  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock53,421285,036,114
 Population - 19906,758  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now56.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,557.393.4
 Land Area8.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Waynesville, NCCharleston, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Waynesville, NCCharleston, WVUnited States
 White93.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock14.1%12.2%
 Asian0.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Waynesville, NCCharleston, WVUnited States
 Married Population49.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.7%50.2%
 Never Married25.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.1%10.8%
 Widowed10.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.162.60
 Households4,684  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,47080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,987  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews
Kyler · Waynesville, NC
The truth about our town.
Over 7 years ago

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Joanne · Waynesville, NC
Small town community
Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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Kay · Acworth, GA
A Delightful Place to Retire
Over 18 years ago

For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews
John · Charleston, WV
We love our little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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