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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. 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%.