Population 11,422 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Charlotte County
Household size in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.44 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Charlotte County run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.85, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Charlotte County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Charlotte County than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%. Charlotte County has a higher share of single-parent households than most 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 Charlotte County
Renters in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Charlotte County own their homes; 25.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 63.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Charlotte County: 20.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 8.7 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Charlotte County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $502 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $577 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $660 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $761 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$258 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Charlotte County costs $761 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $258 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the center.
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 Charlotte County
Bachelor's degrees in Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Charlotte County: 20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
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 Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Charlotte County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points, mirroring the country. Few Virginia counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only ten of 133.
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 Charlotte County
| Period | Charlotte County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Charlotte County has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.0 points from 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).
Charlotte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County | 2.41 | 46.5 | 13.0% | 25.3% | 20.2% | 1981 | $761 | 20.4% | 82.7% | 3.0% |
| Lunenburg County | 2.39 | 43.7 | 10.3% | 28.5% | 18.1% | 1972 | $802 | 12.5% | 80.4% | 3.1% |
| Nottoway County | 2.29 | 43.8 | 11.6% | 33.4% | 19.1% | 1974 | $1,094 | 13.8% | 85.4% | 2.2% |
| Dinwiddie County | 2.61 | 43.2 | 10.7% | 20.4% | 12.2% | 1986 | $1,215 | 19.7% | 90.4% | 4.5% |
| Franklin County | 2.38 | 47.6 | 9.5% | 21.5% | 17.2% | 1987 | $938 | 25.0% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Sussex County | 2.37 | 41.8 | 14.7% | 30.3% | 19.9% | 1983 | $913 | 16.6% | 83.9% | 3.9% |
| Floyd County | 2.35 | 47.9 | 7.0% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 1986 | $859 | 24.4% | 91.1% | 3.9% |
| Surry County | 2.35 | 52.4 | 9.8% | 20.5% | 16.1% | 1983 | $956 | 26.6% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Montgomery County | 2.44 | 35.0 | 6.8% | 44.7% | 14.0% | 1987 | $1,257 | 49.3% | 96.3% | 3.1% |
| Radford City | 2.44 | 31.1 | 5.2% | 57.7% | 15.9% | 1975 | $992 | 42.1% | 94.4% | 7.5% |
| Isle of Wight County | 2.55 | 44.0 | 7.3% | 19.9% | 8.1% | 1994 | $1,339 | 31.3% | 92.0% | 4.1% |
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 Charlotte 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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