Charles City County, VA Demographics & Local Data
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Population
| Metric | Charles City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,676 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 32.7 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.82% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 53.9 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,947 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Charles City County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Charles City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,184 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.89% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Charles City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $162,499 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,076 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.7% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Charles City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 33.2 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Charles City County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Charles City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Health
Charles City County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Charles City County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.8% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.4% | 19.0% | 19.0% |