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.

Charleroi, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,202

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.6%3,177

Black

15%629

Two or More

6.7%283

Asian

2.1%88

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%23

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%162

High School Diploma

41.5%1,237

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%172

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%315

Associate's Degree

11.1%331

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%398

Master's Degree

3.6%106

Professional Degree

1.2%37

Doctorate

0%1

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

18.2%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$52,800

Median Renti

$907

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.6%840

Renter-Occupied

51.4%888

Total Units

2,372

Homeownership

48.6%

Vacancy Rate

27.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

47.9%402

$50K–$100K

32.4%272

$100K–$150K

14.6%123

$150K–$200K

3.6%30

$200K–$300K

0.7%6

$500K–$1M

0.8%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

124

$500–$750

207

$750–$1,000

256

$1,000–$1,250

160

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%14

2000–2009

0.5%11

1990–1999

1.3%32

1980–1989

8%189

1970–1979

3%70

1960–1969

4.7%112

1950–1959

14%331

1940–1949

8.3%198

1939 or earlier

59.7%1,415

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.7%1,342

Electricity

18.6%322

Other

1.2%21

Fuel Oil

1%17

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%15

No Fuel

0.6%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,265

Mean Household Incomei

$64,112

Per Capita Incomei

$27,138

Poverty Ratei

30.4%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

1,891

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

173

Residentsi

164

Avg. Tenant Renti

$428/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers40 homes73% occupied$407/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8104 homes84% occupied$436/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $43,265/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

74.4%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

24.9%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

71.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13% of subsidized households are minority

34.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

91.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

241(7.3% of civilian adults)