Charleston is a city located in Mississippi County Missouri. Charleston has a 2024 population of 4,440. It is also the county seat of Mississippi County. Charleston is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -3.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,611 in 2020.
The average household income in Charleston is $51,448 with a poverty rate of 31.43%. The median age in Charleston is 42.9 years: 42.6 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Charleston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,541 | 55.66% |
| White | 1,703 | 37.31% |
| Two or more races | 321 | 7.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,314 | 2.45 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Non Family | 567 | 1.1 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
| Married | 401 | 3.32 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Female | 328 | 3.69 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Male | 18 | 2.83 | 100 | 0 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
50.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 425 | 12.68% |
| Associates Degree | 208 | 6.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 272 | 8.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 2.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,901 | 56.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 168 | 5.01% |
| Some College | 303 | 9.04% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,816 | 1,435 | 78 |
| White | 1,390 | 1,219 | 223 |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 105 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,063 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,227 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,708 | $35,804 | $31,595 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,289 | $19,730 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,299 | $35,009 | $33,180 |
| Some College | $38,160 | $50,761 | $37,674 |
$33,299
Average Earnings
$35,009
Average Male
$33,180
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.05% of Charleston residents speak only English, while 1.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,836 | 697 | 37.96% |
| Multiple | 249 | 178 | 71.49% |
| White | 1,138 | 138 | 12.13% |
31.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.84%
Male Poverty Rate
28.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Charleston is Multiple, with 71.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Charleston is White, with 12.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.05% |
| High School | 31.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.57% |
| Some College | 3.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.67% |
| Female Employed | 13.89% |
| Male Employed | 11.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,238 | $66,234 |
| Households | $35,139 | $51,448 |
| Married Families | $73,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,349 | $29,960 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
117
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 6.9% |
| Black | 16 | 0.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36%
Labor Force Participation
34.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
82.19%
Born in Charleston
99.47%
Native Born
0.53%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.47% of Charleston residents were born in the United States, with 82.19% having been born in Missouri. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,226 | -43 | -1.01% |
| 2028 | 4,269 | -43 | -1% |
| 2027 | 4,312 | -42 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 4,354 | -43 | -0.98% |
| 2025 | 4,397 | -43 | -0.97% |
| 2024 | 4,440 | -43 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 4,483 | 208 | 4.87% |
| 2022 | 4,275 | -342 | -7.41% |
| 2021 | 4,617 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 4,611 | -862 | -15.75% |
| 2019 | 5,473 | -58 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 5,531 | -111 | -1.97% |
| 2017 | 5,642 | -54 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 5,696 | -84 | -1.45% |
| 2015 | 5,780 | -101 | -1.72% |
| 2014 | 5,881 | 17 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 5,864 | -26 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 5,890 | 22 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 5,868 | -31 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 5,899 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,732 | -353 | -6.94% |
| 1990 | 5,085 | -145 | -2.77% |
| 1980 | 5,230 | 99 | 1.93% |
| 1970 | 5,131 | -780 | -13.2% |
| 1960 | 5,911 | 410 | 7.45% |
| 1950 | 5,501 | 319 | 6.16% |
| 1940 | 5,182 | 1,825 | 54.36% |
| 1930 | 3,357 | -53 | -1.55% |
| 1920 | 3,410 | 266 | 8.46% |
| 1910 | 3,144 | -1,082 | -25.6% |