Charles City County GIS Maps
Charles City County, Virginia, has 6,773 residents and covers 182.8 square miles. The population declined 6.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Charles City County is 51036.
Charles City is the county's largest population center. Charles City County also includes 2 zip codes, 1 public school district and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Charles City County Trends
- Population
- 6,773▾
- Median Home Value
- $224,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 523▾
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Charles City County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
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Charles City County Population
Charles City County had 6,773 residents in 2020. That was 6.7% lower than in 2010. Charles City County had 153 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 37 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Charles City and Ruthville.
Population Trend in Charles City County VA
Charles City County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Charles City County Zip Codes
Charles City County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Charles City (23030) and Ruthville (23147). Charles City is the largest zip by population, with about 4,678 residents or 69% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 69% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Charles City County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23030 | Charles City | 4,678 | ▾ -8.8% |
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Charles City County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Charles City County Demographics
Charles City County has a median age of 52.6, which makes the county a little older than Virginia overall. About 14.6% of residents are under 18, while 26.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 45 to 64 at about 27.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Charles City County VA
Median Age
52.6
Under 18
14.6%
Age 65+
26.2%
Bachelor's+
16%
Charles City County School Districts
Charles City County is served by 1 public school district with 523 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Charles City County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City County Public Schools | 523 | 100% | ▾ -1.3% |
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Charles City County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Charles City County Housing & Real Estate
Charles City County has a median home value of $224,100 and a median gross rent of $1,076. About 86% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $309,950 and homes spent about 33 days on the market.
Charles City County Housing Mix
Charles City County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Charles City County Housing Trends
Charles City County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Charles City County, VA
Charles City County has 230 business listings across 114 categories. The largest categories in Charles City County business listings are Landmark And Historical Building (19, 8.3%), Baptist Church (13, 5.7%), and Farm (10, 4.3%). The full Charles City County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Charles City County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Charles City County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark And Historical Building | 19 | 8.3% |
| Baptist Church | 13 | 5.7% |
| Farm | 10 | 4.3% |
| Bed And Breakfast | 9 | 3.9% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 7 | 3.0% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 7 | 3.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 7 | 3.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 6 | 2.6% |
| Auto Repair | 5 | 2.2% |
| Gas Stations | 5 | 2.2% |
Charles City County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Creek, Charles City, Va | Accommodation | Charles City |
| Dirt Bike Boot Camp | Active Life | Charles City |
| Hunsucker Farm | Agricultural Service | Charles City |
| Indian Fields Tavern | American Restaurants | Charles City |
| Charles City Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Providence Forge |
| Lazare Gallery | Art Gallery | Charles City |
| BB&T ATM | ATMs | Charles City |
| Banks Auto Body LLC | Auto Body Shop | Charles City |
| Copart - Richmond East | Auto Manufacturers And Distributors | Charles City |
| Holmes Auto Center | Automotive | Charles City |
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Charles City County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Charles City County Basemaps
Charles City County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Charles City County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.