Poverty Rate in South Charleston, West Virginia
In South Charleston, West Virginia, an estimated 2,813 of 13,463 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in South Charleston, West Virginia?
The poverty rate in South Charleston, West Virginia is 20.9%.
- How many people in South Charleston, West Virginia live in poverty?
In South Charleston, West Virginia, an estimated 2,813 of 13,463 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in South Charleston, West Virginia compare to the average for West Virginia?
The poverty rate in South Charleston, West Virginia is 16.76% higher than the West Virginia average. In South Charleston, West Virginia, an estimated 20.9% of 13,463 people live in poverty. In West Virginia, 17.9% of 1,721,567 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in South Charleston, West Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in South Charleston, West Virginia is 65.87% higher than the US average. In South Charleston, West Virginia, an estimated 20.9% of 13,463 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
36.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
36.4% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
42.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
42.9% of 583 people
5 to 17 years
34.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
34.7% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
36.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
36.4% of 3 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
18.5% of 8 thousand people
18 to 34 years
22% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
22% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
16.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
16.5% of 5 thousand people
60 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
9.4% of 3 thousand people
65 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
11.7% of 3 thousand people
White
17.3% Poverty Rate for White people in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
17.3% of 11 thousand people
Black or African American
45.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
45.7% of 1 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
0% of 49 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
0% of 272 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
0% of 38 people
Two or more races
45% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
45% of 765 people
Hispanic
18.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
18.2% of 66 people
White, not Hispanic
17.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
17.2% of 11 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
15.5% of 10 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
48.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
48.1% of 476 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
18.6% of 3 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
17.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
17.5% of 3 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
4.8% of 3 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
14.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
14.3% of 7 thousand people
Employed
9.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
9.7% of 6 thousand people
Male
7% Poverty Rate for employed men in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
7% of 3 thousand people
Female
12.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
12.8% of 3 thousand people
Unemployed
76.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
76.1% of 468 people
Male
46.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
46.9% of 211 people
Female
100% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
100% of 257 people
Population 16 years and over
17.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
17.2% of 11 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
6.2% of 5 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
21.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
21.8% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
29.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
29.8% of 4 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
15.3% Poverty Rate for single people in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
15.3% of 4 thousand people
Male
13.1% Poverty Rate for single men in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
13.1% of 2 thousand people
Female
17.2% Poverty Rate for single women in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
17.2% of 2 thousand people
18 to 24 years
36.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
36.4% of 99 people
25 to 34 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
10.5% of 837 people
35 to 44 years
20.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
20.9% of 657 people
45 to 54 years
20.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
20.6% of 544 people
55 to 64 years
2.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
2.7% of 665 people
65 to 74 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
27.7% of 517 people
75 years and over
9.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
9.2% of 446 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
1.2% of 2 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
31.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
31.9% of 445 people
Did not work
33.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
33.2% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
20.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in South Charleston, West Virginia
2022
20.9%
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.
- Charleston, West Virginia 17% of 46,635 people.