Charleston (MSA)

Charleston is one of 366 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the nation. Its 2011 population of 303,674 ranked 156th in the nation.

PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME

In 2011 Charleston had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $39,348. This PCPI ranked 125th in the United States and was 95 percent of the national average, $41,560. The 2011 PCPI reflected an increase of 5.2 percent from 2010. The 2010-2011 national change was 4.4 percent. In 2001 the PCPI of Charleston was $27,849 and ranked 151st in the United States. The 2001-2011 compound annual growth rate of PCPI was 3.5 percent. The compound annual growth rate for the nation was 2.9 percent.

**Per Capita Personal Income, 2011**

Per Capita Income as a Percent of the United States

TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME

	2010-11 percent change	2001-2011 CAGR
CAGR: compound annual growth rate
Charleston	5.0 %	3.4 %
U.S.	5.2 %	3.8 %

In 2011 Charleston had a total personal income (TPI) of $11,948,882*. This TPI ranked 154th in the United States. In 2001 the TPI of Charleston was $8,548,861* and ranked 147th in the United States.

^*Note: Total personal income estimates are in thousands of dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

COMPONENTS OF TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME

Total personal income includes net earnings by place of residence; dividends, interest, and rent; and personal current transfer receipts received by the residents of Charleston.

Percent Contribution to Total Personal Income

Charleston, WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area)

United States

2001

2011

	Net earnings by place of residence
	Dividends, interest, and rent
	Personal current transfer receipts

2010-2011 percent change
	Charleston, WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area)	U.S.
Net earnings	5.7 %	5.7 %
Dividends, interest, and rent	7.4 %	7.5 %
Personal current transfer receipts	2.1 %	1.5 %

2001-2011 compound annual growth rate
	Charleston, WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area)	U.S.
Net earnings	3.4 %	3.4 %
Dividends, interest, and rent	0.5 %	2.9 %
Personal current transfer receipts	5.1 %	6.9 %