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Charleston

County:
Franklin County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.834
State:
Arkansas

Charleston is a city located in Franklin County, Arkansas. Charleston has a 2026 population of 2,800. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Charleston is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 7.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,593 in 2020.

The median household income in Charleston is $56,600 with a poverty rate of 9.94%. The median age in Charleston is 37.6 years: 34.4 years for males, and 39.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males.

2.8K
Total Population
730
Density (mi²)
35 1.27%
Growth

Charleston Population

Charleston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,800351.27%
20252,765341.24%
20242,731401.49%
20232,691582.2%
20222,633271.04%
20212,606130.5%
20202,59370.27%
20192,470-11-0.44%
20182,481-2-0.08%
20172,483230.93%
20162,460-16-0.65%
20152,476-16-0.64%
20142,492-11-0.44%
20132,503-9-0.36%
20122,512180.72%
20112,49400%
20102,50820.08%

Median Age

Overall: 37.6 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 34.4 years

Charleston Adults

There are 1,862 adults, (519 of whom are seniors) in Charleston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,398 (52.8%)
Male: 1,248 (47.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Charleston includes 84.47% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,23584.47%
Two or more races32612.32%
Native American411.55%
Black or African American220.83%
Asian140.53%
Other race80.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White220.83%
Other race80.3%
Two or more races10.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,21383.64%
Two or more races32512.28%
Native American411.55%
Black or African American220.83%
Asian140.53%

Charleston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Charleston 's average per capita income is $45,276. Household income levels show a median of $56,600. The poverty rate stands at 9.94%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,612-
Families$73,894$85,022
Households$56,600$68,813
Non Families$35,727$36,744

$45,276

Average Income

$56,600

Median Household Income

9.94%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)