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Charleston

Utah · 415 residents · 2.865 sq mi
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Charleston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $345,200. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
415
+10%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
145 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+17%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3024075136187231990201020202024Charleston
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,412
+35%since 2000
from $21,836 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,179
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
−2%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(351)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(48)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(380)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.6%(61)
Diversity Score
15
+14%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% 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
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charleston, Utah?

Charleston, Utah has about 415 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charleston, Utah?

The typical household in Charleston, Utah earns about $74,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charleston, Utah expensive?

In Charleston, Utah, the median home is worth about $345,200, and the typical rent is about $1,179 a month.

How educated are people in Charleston, Utah?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Charleston, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charleston, Utah?

About 2.3% of people in Charleston, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charleston, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Charleston, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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