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Charleroi, PA
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,202
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,513
ZIP codes
0
Charleroi and its ZIP codes
Charleroi at a glance
- Charleroi is about 19 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 339th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $43,265, 45% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $52,800 (79% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $907 a month.
Local data for Charleroi, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Charleroi, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,265
Poverty rate
30.8%
Median home value
$52,800
Median rent
$907/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (568), Italian Americans (325), Irish Americans (277).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Charleroi.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,598
89,399 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,764
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,957 per person
How people get to work
Charleroi, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.0%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Charleroi, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
468
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Charleroi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North CharleroiBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.3 |
| MonessenCity | 1.2 mi | 2.9 |
| SpeersBorough | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| TwilightBorough | 1.7 mi | 1.6 |
| North Belle VernonBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Belle VernonBorough | 2.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Lynnwood-PricedaleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Wickerham Manor-FisherCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.1 |
| DunlevyBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Long BranchBorough | 3 mi | 3.2 |
| DonoraBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.9 |
| NaomiCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| FairhopeCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| AllenportBorough | 3.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Van VoorhisCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ElcoBorough | 4 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Charleroi, PA in?
- Charleroi is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Charleroi, PA?
- About 4,202 people live in Charleroi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Charleroi?
- Nearby places include North Charleroi (0.8 mi), Monessen (1.2 mi), Speers (1.5 mi), Twilight (1.7 mi), North Belle Vernon (1.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023