Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

South Charleston, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,727

Median Agei

43.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.5%1,581

Hispanic/Latino

4.1%71

Two or More

3.6%63

Black

0.7%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%80

High School Diploma

37.6%447

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%102

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%137

Associate's Degree

6.6%79

Bachelor's Degree

11.9%142

Master's Degree

3.6%43

Professional Degree

0.3%4

Doctorate

1.2%14

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

17.1%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$141,300

Median Renti

$704

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.5%470

Renter-Occupied

45.5%393

Total Units

904

Homeownership

54.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.9%56

$50K–$100K

20.2%95

$100K–$150K

21.1%99

$150K–$200K

24.7%116

$200K–$300K

17.2%81

$300K–$500K

0.6%3

$500K–$1M

1.5%7

$1M+

2.8%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

173

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

6.9%62

1990–1999

24.1%218

1980–1989

4.4%40

1970–1979

14.6%132

1960–1969

5.5%50

1950–1959

12.1%109

1940–1949

1.9%17

1939 or earlier

30.5%276

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.3%486

Electricity

42.2%364

No Fuel

1%9

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,896

Mean Household Incomei

$66,325

Per Capita Incomei

$32,652

Poverty Ratei

16.2%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

734

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%49

$10K–$15K

9.3%80

$15K–$20K

3.4%29

$20K–$25K

3.2%28

$25K–$30K

4.3%37

$30K–$35K

4.3%37

$35K–$40K

9.2%79

$40K–$45K

4.3%37

$45K–$50K

6.6%57

$50K–$60K

7.8%67

$60K–$75K

18.9%163

$75K–$100K

8.7%75

$100K–$125K

6.1%53

$125K–$150K

0.8%7

$150K–$200K

3.9%34

$200K+

3.6%31

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

707

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

720

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

83(6.3% of civilian adults)