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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Charles City County
- What is the median household income in Charles City County?
- The median household income in Charles City County is $111,563 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Charles City County?
- The poverty rate in Charles City County is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Charles City County?
- $242,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Charles City County?
- The median gross rent in Charles City County is $817 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Charles City County residents have a college degree?
- 20.2% of adults in Charles City County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
483
Median Income
$111,563
Median Home Value
$242,200
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
58.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$36,355 (+48.3%)
Home Value:
+$23,900 (+10.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.2 pp (+171.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-9.9 pp (-32.9%)
Unemployment:
-0.5 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
483
Median Age
58.0
Female
54.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Other 1.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.1%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$111,563
±$29,934
+$20,589 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$108,103
Median Family Income
$137,682
Poverty Rate
1.9%
-4.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
1.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
16.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.3%
$15–25k
4.9%
$25–35k
2.2%
$35–50k
10.7%
$50–75k
11.6%
$75–100k
14.7%
$100–150k
38.2%
$150–200k
8.4%
$200k+
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
293
Owner-Occupied
87.1%
Renter-Occupied
12.9%
Vacancy Rate
23.2%
Median Home Value
$242,200
-$118,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$817
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
4.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.1%
$50–100k
3.1%
$100–200k
15.3%
$200–300k
26.0%
$300–500k
36.7%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
39.3%
$500–1k
50.0%
$1–1.5k
10.7%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
16.9%
2 vehicles
24.9%
3+
58.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
95.6%
Mobile home
4.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
52.9%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
4.4%
2000–2009
2.4%
2010+
6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
95.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.2%
-21.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.6%
Some College / Associate
24.6%
Less Than High School
1.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
84.7%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-4.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
10.7%
Self-Employed
16.1%
Government Workers
4.2%
Private For-Profit
79.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
15.8%
Prof. Services
15.5%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Agriculture
14.1%
Retail
11.0%
Construction
6.2%
Transportation
5.6%
Wholesale
4.5%
Public Admin
3.4%
Arts/Entmt.
3.1%
Finance
0.6%
Occupation
Management
31.0%
Sales
26.5%
Production
21.7%
Construction
10.7%
Food Prep
10.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.0 min
Drove Alone
83.1%
Carpool
2.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.7%
Walked
4.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
225
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
70.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.9%
5–9
2.3%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
1.7%
25–34
6.4%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
7.7%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
13.7%
75–84
27.5%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 17.0%
Working age (18–64): 83.0%
65 and over: 32.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.1%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.7%
With a Disability
14.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
100.0%
Uninsured
0.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.6%
Has a Computer
97.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Charles City County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Charles City County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Henrico County | 42 | 78 |
| New Kent County | 27 | 45 |
| Other flows - South | 23 | 42 |