Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston: The capital of West Virginia.
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 240 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3498,-81.6326 |
| 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 (240 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 19:13:36 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 25301 |
| Density | 543 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Charleston is located at 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W (38.3498200, -81.6326200).
Charleston map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1West Virginia State Museum
1900 Kanawha Blvd E #435, Charleston, WV 25305, United States View details
Phone: +13045580220 | Website available
2Sky Zone Trampoline Park
500 Southridge Blvd, Charleston, WV 25309, United States View details
Phone: +13048339663 | Website available
3Magic Island Park
Berkeley St, Charleston, WV 25302, United States View details
Phone: +13043486860 | Website available
4Daniel Boone Park
2901 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25311, United States View details
Phone: +13043486860 | Website available
5Shoney's Big Boy Museum
1600 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25387, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Charleston
1Kanawha County Magistrate Court
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301 View details
Phone: +13043570400 | Website available
2Charleston City Hall
501 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301 View details
Phone: +13043488000 | Website available
3Chesapeake City Clerk
12404 McCorkle Ave, Charleston, WV 25315 View details
Phone: +13049491496
4Attorney General-Civil Rights
208 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301 View details
Phone: +13045580546 | Website available
5Charleston Treasurer
501 Virginia St E Ste 201, Charleston, WV 25301 View details
Phone: +13043488029
6Charleston City Clerk
501 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301 View details
Phone: +13043488179 | Website available
7South Charleston fire department
1121 Weberwood Dr, Charleston, WV 25303 View details
Phone: +13047440079 | Website available
8South Charleston Fire Department Station
10 Camp Way, Charleston, WV 25309 View details
Phone: +13047440079 | Website available
9Charleston Building Inspection
915 Quarrier St # 5, Charleston, WV 25301 View details
Phone: +13043486833
10Charleston Public Safety Council
2005 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25311 View details
Phone: +13043488143
People born in Charleston (197)
People born in Charleston, including psychotherapist John Weakland, actress Conchata Ferrell, politician Adam Brown Littlepage, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Charleston, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237303 | Charleston School of Beauty Culture | Charleston (WV) | 25301 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Charleston, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Charleston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Post Office | Charleston (WV) | 25301 |
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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