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South Charleston, WV

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Population
13,072
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
603 ft
Median Home Value
$155,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$844/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,884
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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South Charleston in context.

OverallBest places in West VirginiaPopulation ranking#12 highest population in West VirginiaNearest larger communityCharleston, West Virginia4.3 miles away · 46,117 residents.

About South Charleston

South Charleston is a city along the Kanawha River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Established in 1906 and located just west of the state capital, the industrial city of approximately 13,457 features the prehistoric Criel Mound, built by the Adena culture, near its downtown business district. Public education is served by the Kanawha County Schools district.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+99.1rating

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