South Charleston Population

2010–2026

1,698

2026 projection

0.5% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for South Charleston. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,69800.00%
20251,698-120.70%
20241,710+80.47%
20231,702+80.47%
20221,694-100.59%
20211,704-30.18%
20201,707+925.70%
20191,615-20.12%
20181,617-20.12%
20171,619-100.61%

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South Charleston Demographics

43.3median age

Median age

Female43.8 yrs
Male43.1 yrs

Adults

1,310
320 seniors · 24%990 other adults

Sex

Female 48.4% · 836Male 51.6% · 891

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 17 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

South Charleston Income

$49,896median household income

Median household income

$49,896

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,688

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.3%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

South Charleston Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%40%44%
Never married30%30%30%
Divorced20%24%15%
Widowed7%4%11%
Separated1%2%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201