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South Charleston city, West Virginia

Official LSAD Designation: South Charleston city • Census GEOID: 5475292 • Kanawha County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for South Charleston city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $63,884 ±$7,529
Per Capita Income $37,767 ±$2,865
Poverty Rate 16.9% ±5%
Population Below Poverty Level 2,265 ±677
Unemployment Rate 7% ±3%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 6,512 ±468
Broadband Internet Rate 87% ±3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).