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Charleston

Tennessee · 664 residents · 1.148 sq mi
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Charleston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% 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 $119,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
664
+5%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+8%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5386527668809941990201020202024Charleston
2024956
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,962
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,003
+18%since 2000
from $18,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(454)
Black23.2%(146)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.8%(314)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(480)
Black15.2%(101)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(29)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other13%(86)
Diversity Score61.6%(409)
Diversity Score
62
+24%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 96.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charleston, Tennessee?

Charleston, Tennessee has about 664 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charleston, Tennessee?

The typical household in Charleston, Tennessee earns about $45,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charleston, Tennessee expensive?

In Charleston, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $119,300, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Charleston, Tennessee?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Charleston, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charleston, Tennessee?

About 12.9% of people in Charleston, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charleston, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Charleston, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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