Charleston Kanawha County, West Virginia
Charleston: Capital city of West Virginia, United States
About
Charleston is a city located in the county of Kanawha in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 51,400 and a population density of 608 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 46,536 inhabitants.
The city was created 235 years ago in 1785.
Geography
Charleston is located at 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W (38.3498200, -81.6326200).
Weather
Charleston forecast: A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%. more
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Charleston Quick Facts
| Population : | 46,536 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Kanawha County |
| Different from : | Charles Town |
| Area : | 84.54 km2 |
| Named for : | Charles Clendenin |
| Altitude : | 1,959 feet / 597 meters |
| Capital city : | Charleston is capital of West Virginia, West Virginia, Kanawha County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1786 (235 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 17:18:35 (27th July 2021) |
| Postal code : | 25301 |
| Density : | 550 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -10.45% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 92℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Charleston decreased by 10.45% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 51,400 | - | census |
| 2011 | 50,992 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 50,858 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 50,657 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 50,133 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,457 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,789 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 48,040 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 47,172 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 46,536 | -1.37% | estimation process |
People born in Charleston (197)
People born in Charleston, including psychotherapist John Weakland, actress Conchata Ferrell, politician Adam Brown Littlepage, you can see a list of people who born in Charleston.
- George Crumb (American composer)
- Randy Barnes (American shot putter)
- Jason Williams (American college basketball player, professional basketball player, point guard)
- Charles Bent (American politician (1799-1847))
- Tommy Benford (American jazz drummer)
- Alexis Hornbuckle (American basketball player, coach)
- Anne White (American female tennis player)
- Sara Jane Moore (American failed assassin)
- Ann Magnuson (actress, performance artist, singer)
- George Armitage Miller (American cognitive psychologist)
- Jon McBride (American astronaut)
- John E. Moore (American politician)
- Lesli Kay (American actress)
- George W. Atkinson (American politician (1845-1925))
- Gaston Caperton (West Virginia politician and president of the College Board)
- Brad Bridgewater (American swimmer)
- Carolyn S. Gordon (American mathematician)
- Charles P. Snyder (American politician (1847-1915))
Schools
College & universities near Charleston
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237303 | Charleston School of Beauty Culture | Charleston (WV) | 25301 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Charleston
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
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Other cities in Kanawha County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Kanawha County , WV. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| South Charleston | 12,047 | City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
| Cross Lanes | 9,995 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Saint Albans | 9,918 | City in West Virginia |
| Dunbar | 7,093 | Town in East Lothian, Scotland |
| Nitro | 6,373 | Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Sissonville | 4,028 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Tornado | 3,701 | |
| Pinch | 3,262 | Place in West Virginia |
| Alum Creek | 1,749 | Census-designated place in West Virginia, USA |
| Rand | 1,631 | |
| Montgomery | 1,508 | City in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Chesapeake | 1,414 | Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
| Marmet | 1,366 | City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Coal Fork | 1,233 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Elkview | 1,222 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Belle | 1,126 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Charleston distances to largest West Virginia cities