Population 6,627 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Charles City County
Household size in Charles City County
| Period | Charles City County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.37 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Charles City County is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.65, a much bigger shift than nationally. Charles City County has smaller households than the great majority of Virginia counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Charles City County
| Period | Charles City County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.9 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.5 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.5, Charles City County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.2, in line with the national trend. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only five are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Charles City County
| Period | Charles City County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Charles City County: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Charles City County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Virginia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Charles City County
Renters in Charles City County
| Period | Charles City County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Charles City County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 47.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Charles City County
| Period | Charles City County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Charles City County is close to the national rate: 10.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Richmond area overall (8.4%). Vacancy has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Charles City County
| Period | Charles City County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Charles City County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Charles City County
| Period | Charles City County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $703 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,081 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $818 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,157 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$454 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Charles City County runs $1,157 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $454 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Charles City County
Bachelor's degrees in Charles City County
| Period | Charles City County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Charles City County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Charles City County
| Period | Charles City County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.2% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.5% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.6% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Charles City County is close to the national rate: 87.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Richmond area as a whole (92.3%). The share with a diploma has risen 12.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Charles City County
| Period | Charles City County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Charles City County than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Charles City County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City County | 2.28 | 52.5 | 7.7% | 13.7% | 10.9% | 1986 | $1,157 | 17.5% | 87.9% | 3.9% |
| New Kent County | 2.66 | 42.6 | 7.8% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,569 | 38.6% | 94.5% | 2.1% |
| Hopewell City | 2.52 | 37.2 | 20.3% | 42.1% | 13.0% | 1968 | $1,197 | 13.4% | 89.0% | 8.2% |
| Prince George County | 2.68 | 28.3 | 22.7% | 25.7% | 22.6% | 1994 | $1,650 | 26.9% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| Colonial Heights City | 2.43 | 40.7 | 15.2% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 1969 | $1,336 | 28.7% | 91.3% | 3.7% |
| James City County | 2.56 | 48.3 | 8.8% | 23.3% | 8.4% | 1996 | $1,701 | 50.5% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
| Petersburg City | 2.33 | 37.0 | 19.4% | 61.4% | 16.3% | 1970 | $1,164 | 26.3% | 87.3% | 10.1% |
| Williamsburg City | 2.26 | 33.3 | 8.2% | 46.8% | 14.2% | 1985 | $1,530 | 43.0% | 94.1% | 7.4% |
| Chesterfield County | 2.73 | 39.9 | 11.4% | 23.3% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,842 | 44.0% | 92.7% | 4.5% |
| Gloucester County | 2.62 | 45.0 | 7.2% | 19.6% | 11.7% | 1988 | $1,197 | 24.8% | 92.1% | 2.9% |
| Mathews County | 2.14 | 54.0 | 4.5% | 16.0% | 24.2% | 1978 | $999 | 28.6% | 90.7% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Charles City County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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