Population 38,801 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Charleston Heights
Household size in Charleston Heights
| Period | Charleston Heights | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.08 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Charleston Heights are large by national standards, averaging 3.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.94 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Charleston Heights
| Period | Charleston Heights | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Charleston Heights is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.9, against 40.1 nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the east.
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 Charleston Heights
| Period | Charleston Heights | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Charleston Heights (15.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Las Vegas neighborhoods, Charleston Heights has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 Charleston Heights
Renters in Charleston Heights
| Period | Charleston Heights | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.2% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.6% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.5% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Charleston Heights than nationally: 47.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than a third of owners (37.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Charleston Heights
| Period | Charleston Heights | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Charleston Heights is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 4.8 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 Charleston Heights
| Period | Charleston Heights | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Charleston Heights run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Charleston Heights has older homes than the great majority of Las Vegas neighborhoods.
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 Charleston Heights
| Period | Charleston Heights | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,051 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,041 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,105 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,530 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$479 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Charleston Heights costs $1,530 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Las Vegas area as a whole ($1,830). Rents are up $479 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Charleston Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Charleston Heights
| Period | Charleston Heights | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Charleston Heights: 13.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.5 points, as it has nationally. Charleston Heights has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Las Vegas neighborhoods.
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 Charleston Heights
| Period | Charleston Heights | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.7% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.2% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.7% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Charleston Heights never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.0 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 Charleston Heights
| Period | Charleston Heights | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Charleston Heights: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in the Las Vegas area overall (7.6%). Unemployment is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Charleston Heights compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Heights | 3.05 | 36.9 | 15.4% | 47.5% | 8.8% | 1973 | $1,530 | 13.9% | 78.7% | 6.8% |
| Buffalo | 2.48 | 41.5 | 15.4% | 60.9% | 9.6% | 1984 | $1,613 | 25.5% | 91.0% | 6.9% |
| Pioneer Park | 2.80 | 36.3 | 18.5% | 52.8% | 10.1% | 1992 | $1,715 | 22.3% | 86.6% | 5.7% |
| Michael Way | 2.81 | 35.3 | 17.9% | 55.9% | 9.3% | 1986 | $1,582 | 15.5% | 79.8% | 7.2% |
| Angel Park Lindell | 2.72 | 41.7 | 17.7% | 46.1% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,822 | 26.1% | 89.2% | 7.8% |
| Twin Lakes | 3.49 | 37.9 | 17.6% | 45.2% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,635 | 13.3% | 75.1% | 7.2% |
| Rancho Charleston | 2.78 | 39.8 | 19.2% | 56.2% | 12.1% | 1974 | $1,520 | 19.4% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| The Pueblo | 2.46 | 44.1 | 13.6% | 42.8% | 3.6% | 1995 | $1,972 | 34.3% | 92.9% | 10.7% |
| The Lakes-Country Club | 2.58 | 43.0 | 8.1% | 46.6% | 6.2% | 1994 | $1,871 | 34.6% | 91.6% | 14.8% |
| Desert Shores | 2.46 | 41.7 | 12.9% | 49.6% | 7.1% | 1992 | $1,996 | 29.4% | 90.5% | 8.5% |
| University Medical Center | 2.24 | 35.6 | 15.0% | 78.2% | 19.2% | 1983 | $1,553 | 18.1% | 79.8% | 15.0% |
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 Charleston Heights. 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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