County · Virginia
Charles City County, Virginia
Charles City County, Virginia. Charles City County had 6,623 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. It holds 1 place (1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 51036.
Charles City County is one of the 17 counties of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,623
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,773 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,627
Median household income
$75,417
±$9,739 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$241,400
±$18,325 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,099
±$121 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Charles City County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,773 residents in Charles City County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,623 for July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,627 over 183 square miles of land.
| Measure | Charles City County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,627 | 8,705,170 | −387 |
| Households | 2,911±215 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.15 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,270±198 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
Charles City County's population since 2000
From 6,926 in 2000 to 6,623 in 2025: down 4.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Charles City County?
Charles City County holds 1 place: 1 census-designated place. The largest is Charles City with 64 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Charles CityGEOID 5114904 | 104 | not published |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Charles City County?
The median resident of Charles City County is 52.6 years old; 14.2% are under 18 and 26.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.5%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Charles City County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.6±0.3 | 39.0 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 14.2% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.9%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 11.0% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.6%±0.2 pts | 58.4% | +2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.5%±1.3 pts | 18.3% | −4.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 5.5%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.3%±1.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3%±2.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±1.0 pts | 6.9% | −4.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9%±1.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.3%±2.2 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±1.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Charles City County earn?
Half of Charles City County's 2,911 households earn less than $75,417 a year (±$9,739), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $70,393 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Charles City County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,417±$9,739 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,734±$13,124 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,626±$4,401 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.4%±2.0 pts | 9.9% | −3.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.5%±4.9 pts | 12.3% | −10.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6%±2.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.5%±4.1 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Charles City County?
Owners occupy 86.3% of Charles City County's occupied homes and renters 13.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $241,400 by its owner (±$18,325). The median renter pays $1,099 a month including utilities, and 40.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Charles City County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $241,400±$18,325 | $383,700 | +$34,767 |
| Median gross rent | $1,099±$121 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.8%±13.0 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,426±$66 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.3%±2.6 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,270±198 | 3,684,756 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.5%±2.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.2%±1.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.2%±2.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Charles City County building?
Builders took permits for 24 new housing units across Charles City County in 2025 (24 single-family), 3.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Charles City County get to work?
81.4% of Charles City County's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Charles City County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.2%±1.8 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.6 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.4%±2.6 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±1.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7%±1.8 pts | 18.3% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.5 min±1.5 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Charles City County's census tracts?
Charles City County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $70,625 (Tract 6002) to $86,000 (Tract 6001).
| Tract 600151036600100 | 2,611±164 | $86,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 600251036600200 | 2,237±163 | $70,625 |
| Tract 600351036600300 | 1,779±215 | $72,237 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Charles City County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 124th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 117th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 115th of 133 |
| Median household income | 55th of 133 |
| Median home value | 75th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 87th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 105th of 133 |
| Median age | 6th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Charles City County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.