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Charleston

Arkansas · 2,588 residents · 3.834 sq mi
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Charleston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,588
−13%since 2000
from 2,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 773 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Charleston
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,824 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,031
+54%since 2000
from $14,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,280)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(71)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other4.8%(124)
Diversity Score21.2%(549)
Diversity Score
21
+252%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charleston, Arkansas?

Charleston, Arkansas has about 2,588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charleston, Arkansas?

The typical household in Charleston, Arkansas earns about $45,625 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 $99,900, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Charleston, Arkansas?

About 18.0% 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 14.9% 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 460 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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