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Charleston

Arkansas · 2,494 residents · 3.834 sq mi
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Charleston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,214. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 471 residents. Median home value is $67,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,494
−16%since 2000
from 2,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
650 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 773 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Charleston
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,214
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,228
+16%since 2000
from $14,912 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,816)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(61)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(178)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,328)
Black0.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(58)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.8%(21)
Diversity Score10.8%(270)
Diversity Score
11
+80%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charleston, Arkansas?

Charleston, Arkansas has about 2,494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charleston, Arkansas?

The typical household in Charleston, Arkansas earns about $44,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charleston, Arkansas expensive?

In Charleston, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $67,900, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Charleston, Arkansas?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Charleston, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charleston, Arkansas?

About 9.6% of people in Charleston, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charleston, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Charleston, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 366 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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