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Charleston

Utah · 436 residents · 2.865 sq mi
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Charleston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,938. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $410,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
436
+15%since 2000
from 378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+18%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3024075136187231990201020202024Charleston
2024414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,938
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,017
+129%since 2000
from $21,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,330
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
8.3% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(390)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2%(9)
Diversity Score15.3%(67)
Diversity Score
15
+20%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+100%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charleston, Utah?

Charleston, Utah has about 436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charleston, Utah?

The typical household in Charleston, Utah earns about $70,938 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 $410,600, and the typical rent is about $1,330 a month.

How educated are people in Charleston, Utah?

About 23.2% 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 3.1% 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 99 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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