After the American Revolutionary War, pioneers began making their way out from the early settlements. Many slowly migrated into western Virginia. Capitalizing on its many resources made Charleston an important p… See more

Charleston is in west-central Kanawha County at 38°20′59.35″N 81°37′57.44″W / 38.3498194°N 81.6326222°W (38.3498195, -81.6326235). The elevation is 597 feet (182 m) above sea level. It lies within the … See more

As of the 2020 census, there were 48,864 people, 22,082 households, and 11,685 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,551.2 inhabitants per square mile (598.9/km ). There were 25,766 housing uni… See more