Poverty Rate in Charleston, West Virginia

  • In Charleston, West Virginia, an estimated 7,946 of 46,635 people live in poverty.

FAQs

  • What is the poverty rate in Charleston, West Virginia?

    The poverty rate in Charleston, West Virginia is 17.0%.

  • How many people in Charleston, West Virginia live in poverty?

    In Charleston, West Virginia, an estimated 7,946 of 46,635 people live in poverty.

  • How does the poverty rate in Charleston, West Virginia compare to the average for West Virginia?

    The poverty rate in Charleston, West Virginia is 5.03% lower than the West Virginia average. In Charleston, West Virginia, an estimated 17.0% of 46,635 people live in poverty. In West Virginia, 17.9% of 1,721,567 people live in poverty.

  • How does the poverty rate in Charleston, West Virginia compare to the US?

    The poverty rate in Charleston, West Virginia is 34.92% higher than the US average. In Charleston, West Virginia, an estimated 17.0% of 46,635 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.

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Poverty Rate by City around Kanawha County

  • Alum Creek, West Virginia 5.8% of 1,420 people.
  • Belle, West Virginia 14.2% of 1,445 people.
  • Big Chimney, West Virginia 18.2% of 412 people.
  • Cedar Grove, West Virginia 15.1% of 517 people.
  • Chelyan, West Virginia 0% of 452 people.