Charleston, MOPublished Date: November 23, 2024Charleston is located in Mississippi County, Missouri and has a population of 4,683. The poverty rate in Charleston is 31.7% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Charleston is 7.9% while the Mississippi County unemployment rate is 5.1%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 60.8% |
| Female | | 39.2% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Charleston | | 42.2 |
| Mississippi | | 42.1 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Charleston | | $29,306 |
| Mississippi | | $40,833 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Charleston | | $93,221 |
| Mississippi | | $92,748 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Charleston | | $688 |
| Mississippi | | $686 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Charleston | | 31.7% |
| Mississippi | | 23.7% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 37.5%
▩ Black or African American 58%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0%
▩ Hispanic 0.2%
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