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Charleston city, West Virginia

Official LSAD Designation: Charleston city • Census GEOID: 5414600 • Kanawha County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Charleston city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $65,812 ±$4,311
Per Capita Income $49,097 ±$2,711
Poverty Rate 15.8% ±1.9%
Population Below Poverty Level 7,172 ±876
Unemployment Rate 6.5% ±1.4%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 21,346 ±912
Broadband Internet Rate 90.7% ±0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).