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Charleston

Missouri · 5,947 residents · 4.796 sq mi
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Charleston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,787. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,200. The poverty rate of 38.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,947
+26%since 2000
from 4,732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,240 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+5%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Charleston
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,787
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,812 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,923
+16%since 2000
from $12,876 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+35%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(2,493)
Black45.1%(2,136)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(52)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(3,021)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(2,777)
Black50.2%(2,983)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(106)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other1.7%(101)
Diversity Score66.9%(3,977)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
22.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charleston, Missouri?

Charleston, Missouri has about 5,947 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charleston, Missouri?

The typical household in Charleston, Missouri earns about $22,787 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charleston, Missouri expensive?

In Charleston, Missouri, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Charleston, Missouri?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Charleston, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charleston, Missouri?

About 38.2% of people in Charleston, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charleston, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Charleston, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 862 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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