Charleston West Virginia Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Charleston West Virginia metro area was $53,549 in 2021, the latest figures available. Charleston median household income is $2,301 higher than the median West Virginia household income and $16,168 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Charleston median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Charleston are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Charleston West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| West Virginia | $51,248 | -2.17% | +7.71% |
| Charleston | $53,549 | +1.26% | +21.62% |
Trends in Charleston, WV Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Charleston is $53,549. Real median household income peaked in 2012 at $56,285 and is now $2,736 (4.86%) lower. From a post peak low of $44,028 in 2018, real median household income for Charleston has now grown by $9,521 (21.62%).
Real Median Household Income: Charleston, West Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Charleston
| Date | US | West Virginia | Charleston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $51,248 | $53,549 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $52,386 | $52,884 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $51,769 | $50,338 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $47,579 | $44,028 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $48,045 | $45,932 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $48,983 | $47,068 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $48,052 | $48,632 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $47,036 | $48,986 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $48,058 | $52,716 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $47,520 | $56,285 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $46,458 | $49,485 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $47,388 | $53,354 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $48,545 | $52,173 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $46,523 | $54,122 |
Charleston Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Charleston was $64,092 in 2021. Compared to the median West Virginia family income, Charleston median family income is $2,577 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Charleston will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Charleston West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| West Virginia | $66,669 | -0.16% | +7.05% |
| Charleston | $64,092 | -0.72% | +4.85% |
Trends in Charleston, WV Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Charleston is $64,092. Real median family income peaked in 2012 at $69,239 and is now $5,147 (7.43%) lower. From a post peak low of $58,266 in 2017, real median family income for Charleston has now grown by $5,826 (10.00%).
Real Median Family Income: Charleston, West Virginia, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Charleston
| Date | US | West Virginia | Charleston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $66,669 | $64,092 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $66,774 | $64,554 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $64,560 | $62,797 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $62,276 | $61,127 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $61,990 | $58,266 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $64,020 | $67,487 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $61,140 | $61,305 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $60,043 | $58,496 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $60,107 | $64,839 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $60,671 | $69,239 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $59,992 | $64,820 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $60,330 | $64,072 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $60,699 | $65,295 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $59,552 | $66,272 |
Charleston Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Charleston was $30,737 in 2021. Compared to the median West Virginia per capita income, Charleston median per capita income is $542 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Charleston will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Charleston West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| West Virginia | $30,195 | +0.10% | +6.90% |
| Charleston | $30,737 | -0.19% | +2.53% |
Trends in Charleston, WV Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Charleston is $30,737. Real per capita income peaked in 2009 at $32,043 and is now $1,306 (4.08%) lower. From a post peak low of $28,003 in 2017, real per capita income for Charleston has now grown by $2,734 (9.76%).
Real Per Capita Income: Charleston, West Virginia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Charleston
| Date | US | West Virginia | Charleston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,195 | $30,737 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $30,166 | $30,796 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $29,086 | $29,786 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $28,246 | $29,979 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $27,055 | $28,003 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $27,965 | $29,746 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $26,919 | $28,746 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $26,021 | $28,860 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $26,979 | $31,402 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,493 | $31,070 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $26,632 | $30,189 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $26,943 | $32,043 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $26,747 | $30,232 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $26,722 | $29,991 |
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