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Charles Town, West Virginia

Charles Town, West Virginia, in Jefferson county, is 25 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 52 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. The city contains a population of approximately 2,907.

The People and Families of Charles Town

In Charles Town, about 45% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Charles Town.

Approximately 21% of Charles Town is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Charles Town had a median family income of $43,547. The typical family in Charles Town is better off than most in West Virginia. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Charles Town favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $9,300. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Charles Town Housing

Charles Town has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Charles Town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in West Virginia, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Charles Town, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Charles Town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

Charles Town strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCharles Town Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Charles Town Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Charles Town Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Charles Town Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Charles Town Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Charles Town College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Charles Town Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Charles Town, WV

Comparing Charles Town to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women89
Senior Citizens75
Female Share of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Men79
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Age of the Population63
Male Share of the Population47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size26
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home23
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime54

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