North Charleroi, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

North Charleroi is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Washington County. The total population is 1,316. It ranks as the 859th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Charleroi is 49.2 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 17.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Charleroi is $51,324. This is 34% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.2%. This is 72% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $93,500. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, North Charleroi is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Charleroi has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Charleroi, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.