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Charleston (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Charleston, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)31.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,535.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.52% (-254)
Growth Since 20202.29% (1083)
Rank in State1st
Rank in Country914th

The population of Charleston, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 48,356. This is a decrease of -0.52% (-254 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Charleston by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Charleston by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Charleston by Age

Charleston Population Pyramid 2022
Charleston Median Age
42.1
Total
40.1
Male
44.2
Female
Charleston Sex Ratio
47.5%
22,454
Male
52.5%
24,819
Female
Charleston Age Dependency Ratio
31.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
29.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Charleston Adults
38,568
Adults
(9,177 of whom are seniors) in Charleston.

Population of Charleston by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate