Charles Town, WV Profile
Charles Town, WV, population 4,865, is located
in West Virginia's Jefferson county,
about 49.9 miles from Arlington and 51.9 miles from Washington.
Through the 90's Charles Town's population has declined by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Charles Town has grown by about 27%. Since 2005 Charles Town's population has grown by about 30%.
Charles Town's property crime levels tend to be
West Virginia's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 79% |
| African American | 18% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 3,060 | N/A |
| 2001 | 3,171 | 3.63% |
| 2002 | 3,284 | 3.56% |
| 2003 | 3,327 | 1.31% |
| 2004 | 3,445 | 3.55% |
| 2005 | 3,729 | 8.24% |
| 2006 | 3,895 | 4.45% |
| 2007 | 4,125 | 5.91% |
| 2008 | 4,761 | 9.99% |
| 2009 | 4,865 | 2.18% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $32,538 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 191 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 162 |
| 2007 | 224 |
| 2008 | 233 |
| 2009 | 160 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2005 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 2008 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 |
- | - | - | - |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 1,303 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 2,482 |
| 2007 | 2,517 |
| 2008 | 2,755 |
| 2009 | 2,218 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003 |
5 |
36 |
0 |
| 2004 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2005 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2006 |
13 |
74 |
5 |
| 2007 |
19 |
77 |
5 |
| 2008 |
27 |
85 |
6 |
| 2009 |
23 |
80 |
8 |
| 2010 |
- |
- |
- |
Location
| Elevation | 540 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1 Square Miles |
