Charleston is a city located in Franklin County Arkansas. Charleston has a 2024 population of 2,723. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Charleston is currently growing at a rate of 1.23% annually and its population has increased by 5.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,591 in 2020.
The average household income in Charleston is $74,419 with a poverty rate of 12.78%. The median age in Charleston is 40.6 years: 37.5 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Charleston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,264 | 87.58% |
| Two or more races | 274 | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,006 | 2.46 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Married | 493 | 3.18 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 341 | 1.16 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Female | 143 | 3.01 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Male | 29 | 2.83 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 7.53% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 10.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 315 | 17.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 102 | 5.82% |
| High School Graduate | 655 | 37.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 341 | 19.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,604 | 1,463 | 335 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 104 | 70 |
| Black | 24 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 12 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 67.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,800 | $0 | $42,900 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,357 | $250,001 | $60,972 |
| High School Graduate | $31,169 | $40,147 | $28,594 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,554 | $41,250 | $28,929 |
| Overall | $42,857 | $47,462 | $36,442 |
| Some College | $46,760 | $60,750 | $45,696 |
$42,857
Average Earnings
$47,462
Average Male
$36,442
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.03% of Charleston residents speak only English, while 0.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,162 | 237 | 10.96% |
| Multiple | 274 | 70 | 25.55% |
| Black | 11 | 8 | 72.73% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 100% |
12.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.46%
Male Poverty Rate
11.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Charleston is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Charleston is White, with 10.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.32% |
| Some College | 8.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.37% |
| Male Employed | 7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,009 | $93,305 |
| Households | $63,661 | $74,419 |
| Married Families | $98,681 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,350 | $35,600 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
151
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 8.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.97%
Born in Charleston
98.84%
Native Born
1.16%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
98.84% of Charleston residents were born in the United States, with 68.97% having been born in Arkansas. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,888 | 33 | 1.16% |
| 2028 | 2,855 | 33 | 1.17% |
| 2027 | 2,822 | 33 | 1.18% |
| 2026 | 2,789 | 33 | 1.2% |
| 2025 | 2,756 | 33 | 1.21% |
| 2024 | 2,723 | 33 | 1.23% |
| 2023 | 2,690 | 56 | 2.13% |
| 2022 | 2,634 | 28 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 2,606 | 15 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 2,591 | 121 | 4.9% |
| 2019 | 2,470 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 2,481 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 2,483 | 23 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 2,460 | -16 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 2,476 | -16 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 2,492 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 2,503 | -9 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 2,512 | 18 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 2,494 | -14 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 2,508 | 0 | 0% |