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Charleston

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.796
State:
Missouri

Charleston is a city located in Mississippi County, Missouri. Charleston has a 2026 population of 4,366. It is also the county seat of Mississippi County. Charleston is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -5.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,609 in 2020.

The median household income in Charleston is $33,952 with a poverty rate of 25.84%. The median age in Charleston is 41.8 years: 42.5 years for males, and 37.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 141.1 males.

4.4K
Total Population
910
Density (mi²)
-40 -0.91%
Growth

Charleston Population

Charleston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,366-40-0.91%
20254,406-41-0.92%
20244,447-43-0.96%
20234,4902104.91%
20224,280-337-7.3%
20214,61780.17%
20204,609-444-8.79%
20195,473-58-1.05%
20185,531-111-1.97%
20175,642-54-0.95%
20165,696-84-1.45%
20155,780-101-1.72%
20145,881170.29%
20135,864-26-0.44%
20125,890220.37%
20115,868-31-0.53%
20105,899-48-0.81%
20004,732-353-6.94%
19905,085-145-2.77%
19805,230991.93%
19705,131-780-13.2%
19605,9114107.45%
19505,5013196.16%
19405,1821,82554.36%
19303,357-53-1.55%
19203,4102668.46%
19103,14400%

Median Age

Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 37.7 years
Male: 42.5 years

Charleston Adults

There are 3,533 adults, (656 of whom are seniors) in Charleston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,859 (41.5%)
Male: 2,623 (58.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Charleston includes 45.25% Black or African American, 43.42% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,02845.25%
White1,94643.42%
Two or more races4449.91%
Asian621.38%
Native American20.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races300.67%
White60.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,02845.25%
White1,94043.28%
Two or more races4149.24%
Asian621.38%
Native American20.04%

Charleston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Charleston 's average per capita income is $33,934. Household income levels show a median of $33,952. The poverty rate stands at 25.84%.

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$79,063-
Families$46,181$66,457
Households$33,952$53,460
Non Families$25,908$34,822

$33,934

Average Income

$33,952

Median Household Income

25.84%

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)