Charlotte County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Charlotte County is located in Virginia with a total population of 11,475. It is the 110th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Charlotte County is 45.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Charlotte County is $48,892. This is 46% lower than the state median of $90,974. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 24.6%. This is 148% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. 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 2.3%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $144,000. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Charlotte County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Charlotte County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Charlotte County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.