Charles City County: Demographics & People
Charles City County's population stands at 6,627 people, in 2,911 households. Median age 52.6 years. (14.8y older than Virginia). Population is 41% Black and 2% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 287 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 70 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 6,627; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 6,627 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 104 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 52.6y is 13.7 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 6,627 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 941 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,131.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,773.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,782 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 14.2% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 17.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 41.8% |
| Median age | 52.6 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 6,627 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 6,627 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 2,977 |
| Black residents | 2,701 |
| Asian residents | 71 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 367 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 4 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 41 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 466 |
| Diversity Index | 62.4% |
| Asian population | 1.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 40.8% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.1% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 9.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 6,627 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 6,484 |
| Residents born in this state | 5,085 |
| Residents born in another state | 1,339 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 628 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 95 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 60 |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.5% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
2,911 households.
| Family households | 1,828 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 2,911 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 287 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 5,996 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 5,709 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 287 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 6,620 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 1,276 |
| Pct With Disability | 19.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 6,594 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 6,192 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 86 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 286 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 26 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 4 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 402 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 6.1% |
| Pct White | 44.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29