Charles City County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51036 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 6,627 #2,767 / 3,222
14th
Median Household Income $75,417 +0.4% #820 / 3,222
75th
Median Age 52.6 years +35.2% #120 / 3,222
96th
Median Home Value $241,400 -14.4% #967 / 3,222
70th
Median Gross Rent $1,099 -5.5% #729 / 3,222
77th
Poverty Rate 9.4% -25.0% #676 / 3,222
79th

Demographics

Charles City County has a population of 6,627, making it the #2,767 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.6 years, which is 35.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.8%
Native Born
2.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Charles City County is $75,417, ranking #820 out of 3,222 counties — 0.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.

Median Household Income
$75,417 +0.4% vs nat'l
Rank #820 of 3,222
75th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,626 +8.2% vs nat'l
Rank #436 of 3,222
86th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.4% −25.0% vs nat'l
Rank #676 of 3,222
79th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.9% −26.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,263 of 3,222
61th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.3% −48.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,451 of 3,222
24th percentile
Mean Commute Time
37.3 min +35.1% vs nat'l
Rank #148 of 3,222
95th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Charles City County is $241,400 (-14.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,099/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.3%.

Median Home Value
$241,400 −14.4% vs nat'l
Rank #967 of 3,222
70th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,099 −5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #729 of 3,222
77th percentile
Homeownership Rate
86.3% +33.9% vs nat'l
Rank #75 of 3,222
98th percentile
86.3% Homeownership

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Health

95.5% of residents in Charles City County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.

95.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5% +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #422 of 3,222
87th percentile

About Charles City County, Virginia

Charles City County, Virginia has a total population of 6,627, making it the 2,767th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Charles City County is 52.6 years, which is 35.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Charles City County is $75,417, which ranks #820 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.

The median home value in Charles City County is $241,400, 14.4% below the national median. Renters in Charles City County pay a median gross rent of $1,099 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Charles City County, 17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.3 min.

Charles City County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 44.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.5%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).

All data for Charles City County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.