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 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 45,879 inhabitants.
The city was created 237 years ago in 1785.
Quick Facts about Charleston
| Population : | 45,879 (2020) |
| 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 (237 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 14:21:24 (28th January 2023) |
| Postal code : | 25301 |
| Density : | 543 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Charleston is located at 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W (38.3498200, -81.6326200).
Charleston map
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- Official Website
Official website of Charleston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Charleston decreased by 12.03% in 10 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 |
| 2020 | 45,879 | -1.43% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Charleston
1 West Virginia State Museum
1900 Kanawha Blvd E #435, Charleston, WV 25305, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Sky Zone Trampoline Park
500 Southridge Blvd, Charleston, WV 25309, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Magic Island Park
Berkeley St, Charleston, WV 25302, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Daniel Boone Park
2901 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25311, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Shoney's Big Boy Museum
1600 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25387, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Charleston
1 Kanawha County Magistrate Court
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301 ➦ Show Map
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2 Charleston City Hall
501 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301 ➦ Show Map
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3 Chesapeake City Clerk
12404 McCorkle Ave, Charleston, WV 25315 ➦ Show Map
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4 Attorney General-Civil Rights
208 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301 ➦ Show Map
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5 Charleston Treasurer
501 Virginia St E Ste 201, Charleston, WV 25301 ➦ Show Map
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6 Charleston Building Inspection
915 Quarrier St # 5, Charleston, WV 25301 ➦ Show Map
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7 Charleston Public Safety Council
2005 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25311 ➦ Show Map
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8 City-Charleston Health Clinic
601 Morris St, Charleston, WV 25301 ➦ Show Map
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9 South Charleston fire department
1121 Weberwood Dr, Charleston, WV 25303 ➦ Show Map
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10 South Charleston Fire Department Station
10 Camp Way, Charleston, WV 25309 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Charleston (197)
People born in Charleston, including psychotherapist John Weakland, actress Conchata Ferrell, politician Adam Brown Littlepage, .
List
- George Crumb (American composer) he was born in 24/10/1929
- Randy Barnes (American shot putter) he was born in 16/06/1966
- Jason Williams (American college basketball player, professional basketball player, point guard) he was born in 18/11/1975
- Charles Bent (American politician (1799-1847)) he was born in 11/11/1799
- Tommy Benford (American jazz drummer) he was born in 19/04/1905
- Alexis Hornbuckle (American basketball player, coach) she was born in 16/10/1985
- Anne White (American female tennis player) she was born in 28/09/1961
- Sara Jane Moore (American failed assassin) she was born in 15/02/1930
- Ann Magnuson (actress, performance artist, singer) she was born in 04/01/1956
- George Armitage Miller (American cognitive psychologist) he was born in 03/02/1920
- Jon McBride (American astronaut) he was born in 14/08/1943
- John E. Moore (American politician) he was born in 13/07/1943
- Lesli Kay (American actress) she was born in 13/06/1965
- George W. Atkinson (American politician (1845-1925)) he was born in 29/06/1845
- Gaston Caperton (West Virginia politician and president of the College Board) he was born in 21/02/1940
- Brad Bridgewater (American swimmer) he was born in 29/03/1973
- Carolyn S. Gordon (American mathematician) she was born in 26/12/1950
- Charles P. Snyder (American politician (1847-1915)) he was born in 09/06/1847
Schools in Charleston
College & universities near Charleston, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237303 | Charleston School of Beauty Culture | Charleston (WV) | 25301 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Charleston, WV
| 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 |
Post offices near Charleston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Post Office | Charleston (WV) | 25301 |
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- Charleston , Tennessee human settlement in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 706 people.
- Charleston , Utah town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States with a population of 496 people.
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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 | 12,036 | City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
| Cross Lanes | 9,995 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Saint Albans | 9,763 | City in West Virginia |
| Dunbar | 6,951 | Town in East Lothian, Scotland |
| Nitro | 6,285 | Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Sissonville | 4,028 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Pinch | 3,262 | Place in West Virginia |
| Alum Creek | 1,749 | Census-designated place in West Virginia, USA |
| Montgomery | 1,492 | City in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Chesapeake | 1,393 | Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
| Marmet | 1,351 | 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 |
| Tornado | 1,187 | Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia |
| Belle | 1,108 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Clendenin | 1,098 | Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Charleston distances to largest West Virginia cities
