Kanawha County

South Charleston, WV: What you need to know

Looking to move to South Charleston , WV? We’ve got everything you want to know about the key factors that could make this the best place for you, including South Charleston , WV real estate. Let’s start with the basics: South Charleston , WV is located in Kanawha County . It has a population of 13,276, and we have a cool graph below that shows the city’s ethnic diversity, as well as other important facts and figures.

What about cost of living in South Charleston , WV? The median income in South Charleston , WV is $46,390 and the median home value is $109,700, which should give you a pretty good idea of its affordability. South Charleston , WV is also the perfect place to break in your new shoes, due to its WalkScore ® of 31.6063.

South Charleston, WV City Profile

Quick Facts

Population	13,276
Median Age	43
Median Household Income	$46,390
Median Home Price	$109,700
Walkscore	32

South Charleston, WV Demographics

Median Population in South Charleston , WV

Median Age	43.1%
Age 18 Over	80.7%
Age 21 Over	77.9%
Age 62 Over	24.1%
Age 65 Over	19.5%

Race in South Charleston , WV

	Ethnicity White	87.3%
	Ethnicity Black	4.9%
	Ethnicity Asian	1%
	Ethnicity Hispanic	0.9%
	Ethnicity Indian	0.3%

Population By Gender in South Charleston , WV

	Male	46.3%
	Female	53.7%

Language in South Charleston , WV

	English Only	97%
	English Other	3%

Economics in South Charleston , WV

	Median Household Income	$46,390
	Median Home Price	$109,700
	Homes Owned	30.1%
	Homes Rent	69.9%
	Median Property Rent	$641

COMMUTE TIME: 16.4 MINUTES

in South Charleston , WV

Commute Types in South Charleston , WV

	Walked	2.2%
	Worked at Home	1.7%
	Public Transportation	1.6%
	Other Means	0.6%
	Drove Alone	84.9%
	Carpooled	9%

32/100

WALK SCORE

for South Charleston , WV

9.5% CIVILIAN VETERANS

in South Charleston , WV