Charlotte County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Charlotte County, Virginia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Charlotte County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Charlotte County, Virginia. The estimated population of Charlotte County, Virginia is 11,605 people, with a median age of 46.6.

We can look at the total population in Charlotte County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,605
 -2.91% -4.69%
2020
11,953
 -0.72% -
2019
12,040
 -0.45% -
2018
12,095
 -0.67% -
2017
12,176
 - -

Population of Charlotte County, Virginia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
68%
67.5%
 +0.74%
Black/African American
26.7%
29.6%
 -9.80%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
2.1%
 +14.29%
Asian
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
0.6%
 +300.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Charlotte County, Virginia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.6 +1.08% 41.9 -3.46% 49.1 +1.24%
2020 46.1 -0.22% 43.4 +0.23% 48.5 +1.68%
2019 46.2 +0.87% 43.3 +1.64% 47.7 0%
2018 45.8 +1.33% 42.6 +1.67% 47.7 +1.71%
2017 45.2 - 41.9 - 46.9 -

The median age of Charlotte County, Virginia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 730 -3.16% 655 -23.1% 690 510
10 to 19 830 +7.76% 775 -15.4% 892 660
20 to 29 661 +2.33% 578 +3.45% 674 597
30 to 39 675 -4.4% 514 +17.88% 636 608
40 to 49 654 -26.31% 826 -26.11% 488 629
50 to 59 732 +23.51% 875 -2.72% 911 850
60 to 69 965 -3.2% 1,001 -7.72% 922 923
70+ 744 -6.43% 961 -2.66% 685 930

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Charlotte County, Virginia is $45,567.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Charlotte County.

  • Under 25
    $28,583.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,875.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,111.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,285.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Charlotte County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Charlotte County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Charlotte County, Virginia is currently $62,777.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.06% of households in Charlotte County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Charlotte County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Charlotte County is $25,577.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Charlotte County by the total population of Charlotte County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Charlotte County, Virginia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Charlotte County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.44%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Charlotte County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Charlotte County over the age of 16 is 9,274.

Of those people, a total of 53.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Charlotte County is 50.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 421 23.80% 9.00%
20 to 24 years 697 58.70% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 574 80.50% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 502 89.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,115 73.00% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 1,559 74.50% 9.20%
55 to 59 years 946 65.10% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 917 48.60% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 1,448 23.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,095 10.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Charlotte County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,444 55.70% 3.10%
Black or African American 2,615 47.50% 6.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 33 42.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 28 100.00% 32.10%
Two or more races 154 25.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 72 86.10% 14.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,413 55.60% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Charlotte County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Charlotte County is 4,709, with median earnings of $33,669.00.

Women in Charlotte County, Virginia earning approximately 71.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,709 $33,669.00
Male 2,283 $39,883.00
Female 2,426 $28,407.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 432 $47,254.00
Business and Financial 135 $40,208.00
Computer and Mathematical 80 $63,289.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $87,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 74 $44,375.00
Legal 39 $60,547.00
Educational and Library 289 $41,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $23,542.00
Healthcare Practitioners 283 $47,580.00
Healthcare Support 262 $23,112.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 84 $17,955.00
Law Enforcement 147 $37,101.00
Food Preparation and Serving 136 $14,104.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 190 $25,268.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $18,917.00
Sales 423 $25,032.00
Office and Administrative Support 484 $30,673.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 144 $54,750.00
Construction and Extraction 157 $29,787.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 320 $45,000.00
Production 228 $32,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 443 $32,130.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 264 $46,972.00 168 $63,333.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00 122 $34,038.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $55,250.00 37 $63,882.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $50,156.00 49 $44,141.00
Legal 23 $31,797.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 59 $42,891.00 230 $41,759.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $36,118.00 36 $6,389.00
Healthcare Practitioners 49 $48,924.00 234 $39,938.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 262 $23,112.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 82 $17,955.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 109 $42,344.00 38 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5 $0.00 131 $14,123.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $28,500.00 104 $15,774.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $8,472.00 47 $23,750.00
Sales 205 $26,594.00 218 $21,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $20,833.00 452 $31,058.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 133 $115,163.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 156 $29,817.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 320 $45,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 109 $33,924.00 119 $27,888.00
Transportation and Material Moving 360 $38,289.00 83 $12,721.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,606 households in Charlotte County, with an average household size of 2.49 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,763 families in Charlotte County with an average family size of 3.21 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,885 245 633 1,843
Average Household Size 3.25 2.93 3.67 1.24
Total Families 1,885 245 633 0
Average Household Size 3.23 2.58 3.4 0

Poverty

Of the 2,763 families in Charlotte County, 16.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Charlotte County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,003 housing units in Charlotte County, Virginia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,606 76.73%
Vacant 1,397 23.27%

18.19% of the total 6,003 housing units in Charlotte County are rental units. This is approximately 1,092 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,146 are occupied by the owner - or 52.41% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Charlotte County is $664.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Charlotte County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    368
  • Less than $500
    254
  • $500 to $999
    729
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    99
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    10
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Charlotte County is $124,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Charlotte County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    512
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    696
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    650
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    584
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    342
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    179
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    117
  • $1,000,000 or more
    66

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Charlotte County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Charlotte County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    862
  • 1940 to 1949
    204
  • 1950 to 1959
    646
  • 1960 to 1969
    672
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,102
  • 1980 to 1989
    849
  • 1990 to 1999
    872
  • 2000 to 2009
    531
  • 2010 to 2013
    263
  • 2014 or later
    2

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Charlotte County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    385
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,412
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,362
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,447

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Charlotte County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Charlotte County that commute to work in a particular way.

31 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Charlotte County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    258
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    386
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    564
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    309
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    363
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    276
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    611
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    161
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    236
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    518
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    477
  • 90 or more minutes
    132

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Charlotte County, Virginia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Charlotte County, Virginia

We have data for 10 places in Charlotte County, Virginia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.