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 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,417 | +0.4% | #820 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.6 years | +35.2% | #120 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $241,400 | -14.4% | #967 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,099 | -5.5% | #729 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | -25.0% | #676 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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95.5% of residents in Charles City County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.
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.