Charleston City PUMA, WV

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2021 Population

190,129

0.272% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AJoe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AShelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.6

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

16.9%

4.55% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,857

7.49% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$116,700

2.37% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

76,421

0.121% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Charleston City PUMA, WV had a population of 190k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $49,857. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Charleston City PUMA, WV grew from 189,613 to 190,129, a 0.272% increase and its median household income grew from $46,385 to $49,857, a 7.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charleston City PUMA, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.43%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%), and White (Hispanic) (0.549%).

2.3% of the households in Charleston City PUMA, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Charleston City PUMA, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kanawha & Clay Counties--Charleston City PUMA, WV are University of Charleston (985 degrees awarded in 2021), West Virginia State University (420 degrees), and BridgeValley Community & Technical College (344 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Charleston City PUMA, WV was $116,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in Charleston City PUMA, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Charleston City PUMA, WV was 2 cars per household.

Charleston City PUMA, WV borders Jackson, Wetzel, Roane, Braxton, Ritchie, Tyler, Gilmer & Calhoun Counties PUMA, WV, Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV, Greenbrier, Nicholas, Summers, Monroe & Pocahontas Counties PUMA, WV, and Raleigh, Mercer & Fayette Counties PUMA, WV.

United States West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Charleston City PUMA, WV is home to a population of 190k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.81% of Charleston City PUMA, WV residents were born outside of the country (3.45k people).

In 2021, there were 13.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (167k people) in Charleston City PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.44k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Charleston City PUMA, WV are Spanish (1,016 households), Arabic (588 households), and German (395 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

97,877

Women

51.4%

92,432

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 190,309 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Charleston City PUMA, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Charleston City PUMA, WV was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Charleston City PUMA, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charleston City PUMA, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
167k ± 422
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.2k ± 607
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.44k ± 699

1.11%

Hispanic Population

2.11k people

1.11% of the people in Charleston City PUMA, WV are hispanic (2.11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Charleston City PUMA, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Syria
427 ± 507 people
India
417 ± 501 people
Pakistan
286 ± 415 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charleston City PUMA, WV was Syria, the natal country of 427 Charleston City PUMA, WV residents, followed by India with 417 and Pakistan with 286.

Foreign-Born Population

1.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.45k people

1.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.26k people

As of 2021, 1.81% of Charleston City PUMA, WV residents (3.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charleston City PUMA, WV was 1.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Charleston City PUMA, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,016 households (0.564%)
Arabic
588 households (0.326%)
German
395 households (0.219%)

2.3% of the households in Charleston City PUMA, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Charleston City PUMA, WV was Spanish. 0.564% of the households in Charleston City PUMA, WV reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,208 ± 337
Gulf War (2001-)
2,126 ± 490
Gulf War (1990s)
1,467 ± 349

Charleston City PUMA, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charleston City PUMA, WV employs 76.4k people. The largest industries in Charleston City PUMA, WV are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,626 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,995 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,359 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified retail trade ($164,160), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($129,491), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($120,635).

Males in Charleston City PUMA, WV have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,426. The income inequality in Charleston City PUMA, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,395

Women

50.3%

37,934

Men

49.7%

The workforce of Charleston City PUMA, WV in 2020 was 76,329 people, with 50.3% woman, and 49.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Charleston City PUMA, WV.

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Occupations

76.4k

2021 Value

0.121%

1 Year growth

± 0.121%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charleston City PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 0.121%, from 76.3k employees to 76.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charleston City PUMA, WV, are Registered nurses (2,621 people), Cashiers (2,312 people), and Customer service representatives (2,003 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charleston City PUMA, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

76.4k

2021 Value

0.121%

1 Year growth

± 0.121%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charleston City PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 0.121%, from 76.3k employees to 76.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charleston City PUMA, WV, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,626 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,995 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,359 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charleston City PUMA, WV, though some of these residents may live in Charleston City PUMA, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,286

Median earning men ± $1,372

$31,466

Median earning women ± $1,183

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,613), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,246), and Wholesale Trade ($55,173).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($50,625), Construction ($47,467), and Manufacturing ($43,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in West Virginia. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

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Civics

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

N/AJoe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

N/AShelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Charleston City PUMA, WV awarded 2,167 degrees. The student population of Charleston City PUMA, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,921 male students and 4,623 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charleston City PUMA, WV are White (1,449 and 68.7%), followed by Unknown (289 and 13.7%), Black or African American (204 and 9.68%), and Hispanic or Latino (69 and 3.27%).

The largest universities in Charleston City PUMA, WV by number of degrees awarded are University of Charleston (985 and 45.5%), West Virginia State University (420 and 19.4%), and BridgeValley Community & Technical College (344 and 15.9%).

The most popular majors in Kanawha & Clay Counties--Charleston City PUMA, WV are Organizational Leadership (333 and 15.4%), Registered Nursing (265 and 12.2%), and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (159 and 7.34%).

The median tuition costs in Kanawha & Clay Counties--Charleston City PUMA, WV are $21,000 for private four year colleges, and $8,308 and $14,280 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Charleston City PUMA, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,544 (45.9% men and 54.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,544 students enrolled in Charleston City PUMA, WV, 45.9% men and 54.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,171 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
121 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
54 degree-majors awarded
Organizational Leadership
323 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kanawha & Clay Counties--Charleston City PUMA, WV was General Business Administration & Management with 121 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kanawha & Clay Counties--Charleston City PUMA, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Charleston
985 degrees awarded
West Virginia State University
420 degrees awarded
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
344 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Charleston with 985 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 977 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charleston City PUMA, WV, which is 0.821 times less than the 1,190 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,449 degrees mean that there were 5.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 289 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,674) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.533% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.502% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Charleston City PUMA, WV in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (59.2k), Some college (30.5k), and Bachelors Degree (22.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Charleston City PUMA, WV was $116,700 in 2021, which is 0.477 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $114,000 to $116,700, a 2.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Charleston City PUMA, WV is 70.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Charleston City PUMA, WV have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charleston City PUMA, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charleston City PUMA, WV is $49,857. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Charleston City PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson, Mineral, Hampshire & Morgan Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $67,691, followed by Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV and Morgantown City PUMA, WV, with respective values of $58,542 and $56,312.

Housing

Property

$116,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,700

$56,164

Median Property Taxes

±$1,743

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Charleston City PUMA, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Charleston City PUMA, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.4% of the housing units in Charleston City PUMA, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charleston City PUMA, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charleston City PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson, Mineral, Hampshire & Morgan Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $67,691, followed by Putnam, Boone & Lincoln Counties PUMA, WV and Morgantown City PUMA, WV, with respective values of $58,542 and $56,312.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Charleston City PUMA, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,857

Median Household Income

± $1,676

79.8k

Number of Households

± 2,229

In 2021, the median household income of the 79.8k households in Charleston City PUMA, WV grew to $49,857 from the previous year's value of $46,385.

The following chart displays the households in Charleston City PUMA, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Charleston City PUMA, WV

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Charleston City PUMA, WV

In 2021, the income inequality in Charleston City PUMA, WV was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.441% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Charleston City PUMA, WV was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Charleston City PUMA, WV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Charleston City PUMA, WV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (8.07%)
Worked At Home (5.6%)

In 2021, 80.5% of workers in Charleston City PUMA, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.07%) and those who worked at home (5.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charleston City PUMA, WV have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in Charleston City PUMA, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Charleston City PUMA, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Charleston City PUMA, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Charleston City PUMA, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charleston City PUMA, WV (31.6k out of 187k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charleston City PUMA, WV is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.6% of the population of Charleston City PUMA, WV has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 24% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.45%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

24%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charleston City PUMA, WV declined by 2.95% from 5.62% to 5.45%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Charleston City PUMA, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.