Charleston is a city in West Virginia state in USA with a population of 47273 residents.. The poverty rate of Charleston is 19.8%, which is 41% higher than national average. The typical household in Charleston earns $49769 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 50.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Charleston, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Charleston remained 5.5%, which is 17% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Charleston, only 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Charleston is 87, which is 13% lower than national average. Median home value in Charleston is $156900 , which is 32% lower than national average. While median income in Charleston remained $49769, which is 26% lower than national average.