Charles TownWest Virginia
Charles Town is a city in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 6,534 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 8,869 in 2024.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Charles Town
Set in the northeastern part of West Virginia, Charles Town is a close-knit town counting 8,869 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Charles Town is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.87 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,511 residents per square mile.
What Makes Charles Town Unique
- A top-25 city in West Virginia by population (#16 of 230 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Charles Town — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,869.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Charles Town
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Charles Town
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Charles Town
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🏫 Schools in Charles Town
- Charles Town Middle School
- Page Jackson Elementary
- South Jefferson Elementary School
- Washington High School
- Wright Denny Intermediate School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.