County · Virginia
Charlotte County, Virginia
Charlotte County, Virginia. Charlotte County had 11,401 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 51037.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,401
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,529 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,422
Median household income
$58,000
±$11,996 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$144,100
±$23,255 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$732
±$44 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Charlotte County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 11,529 residents in Charlotte County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,401 for July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,422 over 475 square miles of land.
| Measure | Charlotte County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,422 | 8,705,170 | −618 |
| Households | 4,704±222 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.11 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,973±30 | 3,684,756 | −372 |
Charlotte County's population since 2000
From 12,472 in 2000 to 11,401 in 2025: down 8.6%. 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 Charlotte County?
Charlotte County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Keysville with 791 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Keysville | 807 | $31,442 |
|---|---|---|
| Drakes Branch | 533 | $25,938 |
| Charlotte Court House | 505 | $85,893 |
| Phenix | 232 | $73,125 |
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 Charlotte County?
The median resident of Charlotte County is 44.5 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 22.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.7%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Charlotte County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5±1.2 | 39.0 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.7%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% | 11.0% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.2%±0.4 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.7%±1.0 pts | 18.3% | −3.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±0.9 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3%±2.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4%±2.0 pts | 6.9% | −6.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.3%±2.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.0%±3.4 pts | 42.2% | +9.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7%±2.1 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 Charlotte County earn?
Half of Charlotte County's 4,704 households earn less than $58,000 a year (±$11,996), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $49,933 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Charlotte County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,000±$11,996 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,519±$9,271 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,110±$3,188 | $50,666 | +$6,013 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.9%±3.2 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.7%±8.3 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.0%±3.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.4%±3.7 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 Charlotte County?
Owners occupy 74.7% of Charlotte County's occupied homes and renters 25.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $144,100 by its owner (±$23,255). The median renter pays $732 a month including utilities, and 41.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Charlotte County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $144,100±$23,255 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $732±$44 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.9%±10.0 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,285±$94 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.7%±4.4 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,973±30 | 3,684,756 | −372 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9%±4.4 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.0%±4.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.2%±3.2 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 Charlotte County building?
Builders took permits for 42 new housing units across Charlotte County in 2025 (42 single-family), 3.7 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 Charlotte County get to work?
83.1% of Charlotte County's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Charlotte County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.0%±2.7 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.4 pts | 4.3% | −3.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1%±4.2 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±2.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4%±2.3 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.2 min±2.3 | 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 Charlotte County's census tracts?
Charlotte County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,109 (Tract 9301.01) to $76,442 (Tract 9302).
| Tract 9301.0151037930101 | 2,974±367 | $47,109 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9301.0251037930102 | 2,196±238 | $71,667 |
| Tract 930251037930200 | 2,910±309 | $76,442 |
| Tract 930351037930300 | 3,342±299 | $50,278 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Charlotte County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 110th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 101st of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 126th of 133 |
| Median household income | 95th of 133 |
| Median home value | 117th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 125th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 93rd of 133 |
| Median age | 55th 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 Charlotte 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.