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Charleston, WV vs Charlottesville, VA

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- Charlottesville is 0% more densely populated than Charleston.
- People are 20.8% less likely to be married in Charlottesville.
- The Median Age is 9.2 years younger in Charlottesville.
 Charleston, WVCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,597329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock32.538.4
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 Population - 201051,215  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock45,049285,036,114
 Population - 199057,287  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-19.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,548.393.4
 Land Area31.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Charleston, WVCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Charleston, WVCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 White77.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock17.9%12.2%
 Asian2.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Charleston, WVCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Married Population43.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock33.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.7%50.2%
 Never Married33.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.7%10.8%
 Widowed7.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.282.60
 Households21,779  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,73180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,309  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews
John · Charleston, WV
We love our little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews
Juliette · Charlottesville, VA
Not a good place anymore
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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A. S. · Charlottesville, VA
Nothing positive
Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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A. S. · Charlottesville, VA
Good luck!
Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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