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Charleston Overview

2,585
TOTAL POPULATION
1,183
MALE POPULATION
1,402
FEMALE POPULATION
84.38
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,348
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,009
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,661
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,275
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Charleston Zip Codes

Charleston Area Codes

Race in Charleston

The most populous races in Charleston are White / Caucasian (2,264 | 87.6%), Two or more Races (274 | 10.6%), and Black / African American (24 | 0.9%).
Race in Charleston
Race# Population% Population
Asian180.7%
Black / African American240.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino70.3%
Native / Alaskan50.2%
White / Caucasian2,26487.6%
Two or more Races27410.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,585100.0%

Ancestry in Charleston

The most populous ancestries reported in Charleston are American (719 | 27.8%), German (357 | 13.8%), Irish (237 | 9.2%), English (141 | 5.4%), and Dutch (79 | 3.1%), together accounting for 59.3% of all Charleston residents.
Ancestry in Charleston
Ancestry# Population% Population
American71927.8%
Bhutanese110.4%
British50.2%
Burmese60.2%
Canadian311.2%
Cherokee90.4%
Choctaw190.7%
Cuban70.3%
Danish60.2%
Dutch793.1%
Dutch West Indian180.7%
English1415.4%
European542.1%
German35713.8%
Irish2379.2%
Italian271.0%
Korean261.0%
Norwegian110.4%
Polish230.9%
Scotch-Irish281.1%
Scottish130.5%
Welsh100.4%
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Immigrants in Charleston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Charleston came from Asia (18 | 0.7%), Europe (12 | 0.5%), Philippines (12 | 0.5%), South Eastern Asia (12 | 0.5%), and Western Europe (12 | 0.5%), together accounting for 2.5% of all Charleston residents.
Immigrants in Charleston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia180.7%
Eastern Asia60.2%
Europe120.5%
Germany50.2%
Korea60.2%
Netherlands70.3%
Philippines120.5%
South Eastern Asia120.5%
Western Europe120.5%
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Sex and Age in Charleston

Sex and Age in Charleston

The most populous age groups in Charleston are 35 to 39 Years (172 | 14.5%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (239 | 17.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (5.8%)35 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Years81 (6.9%)44 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Years86 (7.3%)98 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years113 (9.6%)112 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Years109 (9.2%)86 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years13 (1.1%)23 (1.6%)
30 to 34 Years42 (3.5%)40 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years172 (14.5%)116 (8.3%)
40 to 44 Years25 (2.1%)239 (17.1%)
45 to 49 Years78 (6.6%)63 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years62 (5.2%)49 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years67 (5.7%)86 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years63 (5.3%)68 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years55 (4.6%)41 (2.9%)
70 to 74 Years33 (2.8%)60 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years69 (5.8%)64 (4.6%)
80 to 84 Years25 (2.1%)36 (2.6%)
85 Years and over22 (1.9%)142 (10.1%)
Total1,183 (100.0%)1,402 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Charleston

Median Family Size in Charleston

The median family size in Charleston is 3.08 persons per family, with married-couple families (493 | 74.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (29 | 4.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.34 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Charleston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple493 (74.1%)3.17
Single Male/Father29 (4.4%)2.34
Single Female/Mother143 (21.5%)2.89
Total Families665 (100.0%)3.08

Median Household Size in Charleston

The median household size in Charleston is 2.46 persons per household, with married-couple households (493 | 49.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.18 persons per household. non-family households (341 | 33.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Charleston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple493 (49.0%)3.18
Single Male/Father29 (2.9%)2.83
Single Female/Mother143 (14.2%)3.01
Non-family341 (33.9%)1.16
Total Households1,006 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Charleston

Out of a total of 1,006 households in Charleston, 665 (66.1%) are family households, while 341 (33.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 296, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 284.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Charleston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-284 (28.2%)
2-Person Households296 (29.4%)57 (5.7%)
3-Person Households176 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households113 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households27 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households31 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households22 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total665 (66.1%)341 (33.9%)

Female Fertility in Charleston

Fertility by Age in Charleston

Average fertility rate in Charleston is 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 141.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Charleston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)141.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charleston

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charleston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Charleston

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Charleston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma21 (100.0%)117.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charleston

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charleston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Charleston

Income Overview in Charleston

Per Capita Income in Charleston is $29,348, while median incomes of families and households are $83,009 and $63,661 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,585$29,348
Median Family Income665$83,009
Mean Family Income665$93,305
Median Household Income1,006$63,661
Mean Household Income1,006$74,419
Income Deficit665$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,58519.38%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,58580.62¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,5850.42

Earnings by Sex in Charleston

Average Earnings in Charleston are $37,545, $43,306 for men and $34,915 for women, a difference of 19.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Charleston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male642 (51.0%)$43,306
Female617 (49.0%)$34,915
Total1,259 (100.0%)$37,545

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charleston

The most common earnings brackets in Charleston are $100,000+ for men (83 | 12.9%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (93 | 15.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charleston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less41 (6.4%)52 (8.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (1.1%)4 (0.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)2 (0.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99912 (1.9%)18 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49952 (8.1%)13 (2.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)16 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49911 (1.7%)15 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99918 (2.8%)18 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)14 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99947 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99933 (5.1%)77 (12.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99944 (6.9%)81 (13.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99922 (3.4%)60 (9.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99955 (8.6%)43 (7.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99943 (6.7%)93 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99939 (6.1%)36 (5.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99932 (5.0%)33 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99951 (7.9%)11 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99952 (8.1%)25 (4.1%)
$100,000+83 (12.9%)6 (1.0%)
Total642 (100.0%)617 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charleston

Average earnings in Charleston are $47,462 for men and $36,442 for women, a difference of 23.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $250,001, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $40,147. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,972, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,594.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charleston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,250$28,929
High School Diploma$40,147$28,594
College or Associate's Degree$60,750$45,696
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$250,001$60,972
Total$47,462$36,442

Family Income in Charleston

Family Income Brackets in Charleston

According to the Charleston family income data, there are 149 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Charleston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000172.6%
$10,000 to $14,99940.6%
$15,000 to $24,999274.1%
$25,000 to $34,999274.1%
$35,000 to $49,9998713.1%
$50,000 to $74,99912819.2%
$75,000 to $99,99913820.8%
$100,000 to $149,99914922.4%
$150,000 to $199,999659.8%
$200,000+233.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charleston

4-person families (101 | 15.2%) account for the highest median family income in Charleston with $110,893 per family, while 2-person families (304 | 45.7%) have the highest median income of $32,322 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charleston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families304 (45.7%)$64,643
3-Person Families186 (28.0%)$78,594
4-Person Families101 (15.2%)$110,893
5-Person Families21 (3.2%)$0
6-Person Families31 (4.7%)$96,932
7+ Person Families22 (3.3%)$84,500
Total665 (100.0%)$83,009

Family Income by Number of Earners in Charleston

The median family income in Charleston is $83,009, with families comprising 2 earners (294) having the highest median family income of $110,278, while families with 1 earner (244) have the lowest median family income of $51,324, accounting for 44.2% and 36.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Charleston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners77 (11.6%)$66,250
1 Earner244 (36.7%)$51,324
2 Earners294 (44.2%)$110,278
3+ Earners50 (7.5%)$97,222
Total665 (100.0%)$83,009

Household Income in Charleston

Household Income Brackets in Charleston

With 178 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Charleston, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 23 households (2.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Charleston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000454.5%
$10,000 to $14,999515.1%
$15,000 to $24,99914214.1%
$25,000 to $34,999636.3%
$35,000 to $49,99911711.6%
$50,000 to $74,99917817.7%
$75,000 to $99,99915715.6%
$100,000 to $149,99916516.4%
$150,000 to $199,999656.5%
$200,000+232.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Charleston

The median household income in Charleston is $63,661, with the highest median household income of $81,875 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 302 households (30.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 73 households (7.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Charleston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years73 (7.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years302 (30.0%)$81,875
45 to 64 Years338 (33.6%)$71,136
65+ Years293 (29.1%)$50,096
Total1,006 (100.0%)$63,661

Poverty in Charleston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston

With 14.5% poverty level for males and 11.3% for females among the residents of Charleston, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (48.3%) and 46 females (48.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (32.4%)5 (17.9%)
5 Years14 (48.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years14 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years15 (31.9%)11 (13.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (8.6%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)46 (48.9%)
25 to 34 Years20 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years5 (2.5%)20 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)9 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years34 (26.2%)13 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years24 (29.3%)27 (28.7%)
75 Years and over19 (19.8%)12 (6.8%)
Total167 (14.5%)148 (11.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston

According to the poverty statistics in Charleston, males aged 15 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (67.6%)23 (82.1%)
5 Years15 (51.7%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years75 (84.3%)55 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years32 (68.1%)69 (86.3%)
15 Years13 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years53 (100.0%)53 (91.4%)
18 to 24 Years156 (100.0%)48 (51.1%)
25 to 34 Years35 (63.6%)63 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years192 (97.5%)335 (94.4%)
45 to 54 Years140 (100.0%)96 (91.4%)
55 to 64 Years96 (73.9%)141 (91.6%)
65 to 74 Years58 (70.7%)67 (71.3%)
75 Years and over77 (80.2%)165 (93.2%)
Total988 (85.5%)1,161 (88.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charleston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Charleston show that 7.5% or 37 of the total 493 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charleston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children230 (90.2%)25 (9.8%)
1 or 2 Children185 (97.4%)5 (2.6%)
3 or 4 Children41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total456 (92.5%)37 (7.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charleston

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charleston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (8.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (6.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charleston

The poverty data for Charleston shows that 37 of the married-couple family households (7.5%) and 9 of the single-parent households (5.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (6.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charleston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children25 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (2.6%)9 (6.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (7.5%)9 (5.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Charleston

Employment by Class of Employer in Charleston

Among the 1,206 employed individuals in Charleston, private company employees (858 | 71.1%), not-for-profit organizations (120 | 10.0%), and state government employees (83 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Charleston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees85871.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)332.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)423.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations12010.0%
Local Government Employees544.5%
State Government Employees836.9%
Federal Government Employees161.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,206100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Charleston

According to the labor force statistics for Charleston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,114), 60.3% or 1,275 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 54 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.6% or 489 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.5% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Charleston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years27 (16.3%)5 (18.5%)
20 to 24 Years159 (81.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years31 (86.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years69 (84.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years489 (88.6%)45 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years219 (86.9%)4 (1.8%)
55 to 59 Years105 (68.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years74 (56.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years95 (50.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,275 (60.3%)54 (4.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charleston

According to labor force statistics for Charleston, 81.8% of individuals (987) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,206) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 49 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 90.6% or 357 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.8% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charleston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School63 (58.9%)25 (23.8%)
High School Diploma314 (76.6%)38 (9.2%)
College / Associate Degree357 (90.6%)6 (1.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher253 (85.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total987 (81.8%)60 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Charleston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charleston are Community & Social Service (146 | 12.0%), Management (132 | 10.8%), Education Instruction & Library (107 | 8.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84 | 6.9%), and Health Technologists (70 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Charleston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charleston, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management89 (67.4%)43 (32.6%)
Business & Financial15 (30.6%)34 (69.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science20 (66.7%)10 (33.3%)
Computers & Mathematics14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 30 (20.5%)116 (79.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (10.3%)96 (89.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7 (8.3%)77 (91.7%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Total (Category)161 (36.5%)280 (63.5%)
Total (Overall)614 (50.3%)606 (49.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Charleston are Healthcare Support (54 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (31 | 2.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (21 | 1.7%), Security & Protection (19 | 1.6%), and Law Enforcement (13 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Charleston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Charleston, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Security & Protection19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (51.6%)15 (48.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)35 (27.1%)94 (72.9%)
Total (Overall)614 (50.3%)606 (49.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Charleston are Sales & Related (140 | 11.5%), and Office & Administration (128 | 10.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Charleston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related45 (32.1%)95 (67.9%)
Office & Administration47 (36.7%)81 (63.3%)
Total (Category)92 (34.3%)176 (65.7%)
Total (Overall)614 (50.3%)606 (49.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Charleston are Construction & Extraction (44 | 3.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (44 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Charleston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)88 (83.8%)17 (16.2%)
Total (Overall)614 (50.3%)606 (49.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Charleston are Production (111 | 9.1%), Material Moving (86 | 7.0%), and Transportation (80 | 6.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Charleston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production81 (73.0%)30 (27.0%)
Transportation71 (88.7%)9 (11.3%)
Material Moving86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)238 (85.9%)39 (14.1%)
Total (Overall)614 (50.3%)606 (49.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston

Employment Industries in Charleston

The major employment industries in Charleston include Manufacturing (271 | 22.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (209 | 17.1%), Educational Services (147 | 12.0%), Retail Trade (108 | 8.8%), and Construction (94 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Charleston

Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston

The Charleston industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (94.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (80.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting13 (43.3%)17 (56.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction60 (63.8%)34 (36.2%)
Manufacturing214 (79.0%)57 (21.0%)
Wholesale Trade40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade58 (53.7%)50 (46.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing19 (50.0%)19 (50.0%)
Utilities6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance18 (72.0%)7 (28.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific9 (25.7%)26 (74.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services39 (26.5%)108 (73.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (5.3%)198 (94.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (20.0%)28 (80.0%)
Public Administration36 (85.7%)6 (14.3%)
Total614 (50.3%)606 (49.7%)

Education in Charleston

School Enrollment in Charleston

The most common levels of schooling among the 601 students in Charleston are high school (187 | 31.1%), middle school (161 | 26.8%), and elementary school (98 | 16.3%).
School Enrollment in Charleston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool528.6%
Kindergarten355.8%
Elementary School9816.3%
Middle School16126.8%
High School18731.1%
College / Undergraduate6811.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total601100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charleston

Out of a total of 601 students who are enrolled in schools in Charleston, 104 (17.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 497 (82.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 35 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charleston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7 (18.9%)30 (81.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old75 (60.0%)50 (40.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds170 (92.4%)14 (7.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds167 (98.2%)3 (1.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total497 (82.7%)104 (17.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charleston

Education (120 | 28.0%), business (94 | 21.9%), social sciences (49 | 11.4%), science & technology (44 | 10.3%), and literature & languages (27 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 429 individuals in Charleston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charleston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics40.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural245.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology40.9%
Social Sciences4911.4%
Engineering255.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4410.3%
Business9421.9%
Education12028.0%
Literature & Languages276.3%
Liberal Arts & History71.6%
Visual & Performing Arts81.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities235.4%
Total429100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Charleston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charleston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Charleston are males with 2 vehicles (344, accounting for 56.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (290, making up 58.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charleston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle48 (7.8%)11 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle57 (9.3%)165 (27.9%)
2 Vehicles344 (56.0%)290 (49.0%)
3 Vehicles139 (22.6%)70 (11.8%)
4 Vehicles16 (2.6%)53 (8.9%)
5 or more Vehicles10 (1.6%)3 (0.5%)
Total614 (100.0%)592 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Charleston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Charleston are 30 to 34 minutes (232 commuters, 20.3%), 40 to 44 minutes (153 commuters, 13.4%), and 45 to 59 minutes (140 commuters, 12.3%).
Commute Time in Charleston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1018.8%
5 to 9 Minutes1039.0%
10 to 14 Minutes918.0%
15 to 19 Minutes645.6%
20 to 24 Minutes716.2%
25 to 29 Minutes534.6%
30 to 34 Minutes23220.3%
35 to 39 Minutes807.0%
40 to 44 Minutes15313.4%
45 to 59 Minutes14012.3%
60 to 89 Minutes171.5%
90 or more Minutes373.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Charleston

The most common commute times in Charleston are 30 to 34 minutes (142 commuters, 24.4%) for males and 40 to 44 minutes (92 commuters, 16.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Charleston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes56 (9.6%)45 (8.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes13 (2.2%)90 (16.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes39 (6.7%)52 (9.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes48 (8.3%)16 (2.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes34 (5.9%)37 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes32 (5.5%)21 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes142 (24.4%)90 (16.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes31 (5.3%)49 (8.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes61 (10.5%)92 (16.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes79 (13.6%)61 (10.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes9 (1.5%)8 (1.4%)
90 or more Minutes37 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charleston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Charleston are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (122, 21.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (188, 33.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charleston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM15 (2.6%)24 (4.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2 (0.3%)16 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM59 (10.2%)15 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM122 (21.0%)30 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM46 (7.9%)98 (17.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM101 (17.4%)188 (33.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM69 (11.9%)74 (13.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM26 (4.5%)61 (10.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)27 (4.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM43 (7.4%)12 (2.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM53 (9.1%)16 (2.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM42 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total581 (100.0%)561 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Charleston

Occupancy by Ownership in Charleston

Of the total 1,006 dwellings in Charleston, owner-occupied units account for 751 (74.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 255 (25.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Charleston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units75174.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units25525.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,006100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Charleston

Occupancy by Household Size in Charleston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household28428.2%
2-Person Household35335.1%
3-Person Household17617.5%
4+ Person Household19319.2%
Total Housing Units1,006100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charleston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charleston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household175 (61.6%)109 (38.4%)
2-Person Household235 (66.6%)118 (33.4%)
3-Person Household164 (93.2%)12 (6.8%)
4+ Person Household177 (91.7%)16 (8.3%)
Total Housing Units751 (74.7%)255 (25.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charleston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charleston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (44.2%)24 (55.8%)
High School Diploma224 (67.5%)108 (32.5%)
College/Associate Degree292 (75.4%)95 (24.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher216 (88.5%)28 (11.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charleston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charleston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years15014.9%
35 to 44 Years22522.4%
45 to 54 Years16716.6%
55 to 64 Years17117.0%
65 to 74 Years12412.3%
75 to 84 Years12712.6%
85 Years and Over424.2%
Total1,006100.0%

Housing Finances in Charleston

Median Income by Occupancy in Charleston

Median Income by Occupancy in Charleston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied751 (74.7%)$79,609
Renter-Occupied255 (25.4%)$24,863
Average1,006 (100.0%)$63,661

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charleston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charleston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00023 (3.1%)6 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)16 (6.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99935 (4.7%)16 (6.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99916 (2.1%)27 (10.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99933 (4.4%)66 (25.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99947 (6.3%)16 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99970 (9.3%)47 (18.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999133 (17.7%)45 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999157 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999149 (19.8%)16 (6.3%)
$150,000 or more88 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total751 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charleston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charleston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30084 (11.2%)14 (5.5%)
$300 to $499142 (18.9%)39 (15.3%)
$500 to $799203 (27.0%)90 (35.3%)
$800 to $999132 (17.6%)52 (20.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499113 (15.0%)28 (11.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99964 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49913 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total751 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Charleston

Housing Structures in Charleston

Housing Structures in Charleston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached82582.0%
Single Unit, Attached323.2%
2 Unit Apartments40.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments696.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments111.1%
10 or more Apartments363.6%
Mobile Home / Other292.9%
Total1,006100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charleston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charleston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached742 (89.9%)83 (10.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other9 (31.0%)20 (69.0%)
Total751 (74.7%)255 (25.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charleston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charleston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)16 (6.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms22 (2.9%)56 (22.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms206 (27.4%)134 (52.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms333 (44.3%)42 (16.5%)
8 or more Rooms190 (25.3%)7 (2.8%)
Total751 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charleston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charleston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas446 (59.4%)86 (33.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity298 (39.7%)160 (62.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (0.9%)9 (3.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total751 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Charleston

Household Vehicle Usage in Charleston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle11 (1.5%)7 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle172 (22.9%)141 (55.3%)
2 Vehicles403 (53.7%)82 (32.2%)
3 or more Vehicles165 (22.0%)25 (9.8%)
Total751 (100.0%)255 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Charleston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Charleston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units304447
Median Property Value$113,700$139,900
Median Household Income$61,111$63
Monthly Housing Costs$382$0
Real Estate Taxes$972$36

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charleston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charleston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00032 (10.5%)2 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99981 (26.6%)189 (42.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999187 (61.5%)219 (49.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (1.3%)37 (8.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total304 (100.0%)447 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charleston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charleston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00023 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99952 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99919 (6.2%)32 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99932 (10.5%)28 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99977 (25.3%)38 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (12.8%)56 (12.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99937 (12.2%)118 (26.4%)
$150,000 or more25 (8.2%)112 (25.1%)
Total304 (100.0%)447 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charleston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charleston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x141 (46.4%)91,597 (20,491.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x74 (24.3%)233 (52.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x28 (9.2%)139 (31.1%)
4.0x or more61 (20.1%)15 (3.4%)
Total304 (100.0%)447 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charleston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charleston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80098 (32.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499107 (35.2%)254 (56.8%)
$800 to $1,49941 (13.5%)95 (21.2%)
Total304 (100.0%)447 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years481 (99.6%)2 (0.4%)
19 to 25 Years197 (87.6%)28 (12.4%)
26 to 34 Years108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years482 (87.3%)70 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years236 (96.3%)9 (3.7%)
55 to 64 Years276 (97.2%)8 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years168 (95.5%)8 (4.5%)
75 Years and older273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,353 (95.0%)125 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charleston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen481 (99.6%)2 (0.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen197 (87.6%)28 (12.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charleston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000325 (98.5%)5 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999434 (93.3%)31 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999344 (92.5%)28 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999522 (97.6%)13 (2.4%)
$100,000 and over728 (93.8%)48 (6.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 658 (43.9%)74 (56.1%)
6 to 18 Years270 (55.9%)225 (46.6%)
19 to 25 Years39 (17.3%)165 (73.3%)
25 to 34 Years29 (26.9%)79 (73.2%)
35 to 44 Years57 (10.3%)425 (77.0%)
45 to 54 Years37 (15.1%)203 (82.9%)
55 to 64 Years97 (34.2%)188 (66.2%)
65 to 74 Years168 (95.5%)104 (59.1%)
75 Years and over273 (100.0%)195 (71.4%)
Total1,028 (41.5%)1,658 (66.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charleston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years32 (15.2%)3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years69 (14.8%)79 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years5 (6.1%)16 (17.0%)
75 Years and over46 (47.9%)146 (82.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Charleston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (5.6%)7 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years5 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over27 (28.1%)24 (13.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.9%)4 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years5 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (2.1%)7 (4.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years13 (6.2%)3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years32 (6.9%)23 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)90 (50.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (5.7%)3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years23 (4.9%)35 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (17.0%)
75 Years and over23 (24.0%)146 (82.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)95 (53.7%)

Technology Access in Charleston

Computing Device Access in Charleston

Computing Device Access in Charleston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop66466.0%
Smartphone89689.1%
Tablet53753.4%
No Computing Device797.9%
Total1,006100.0%

Internet Access in Charleston

Internet Access in Charleston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home63963.5%
Cellular Data Only14314.2%
Satellite Internet848.4%
No Internet18518.4%
Total1,006100.0%

Charleston Summary

Charleston is a city located in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. It is the county seat of Franklin County and is located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The population was 1,945 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Charleston was first settled in the early 1800s by settlers from the Carolinas. The town was originally known as "Carolina City" and was later renamed "Charleston" in 1837. The town was incorporated in 1875.
Charleston was a major center of the timber industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The town was also home to a large cotton mill, which was built in 1891 and operated until the 1950s.

Geography

Charleston is located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in northwestern Arkansas. The city is situated at the intersection of U.S. Route 62 and Arkansas Highway 22. The city is located approximately 30 miles north of Fort Smith and 60 miles south of Fayetteville.
The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located in the Boston Mountains region of the Ozark Mountains.

Economy

The economy of Charleston is largely based on agriculture and timber. The city is home to several large farms and ranches, as well as several timber companies. The city is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,945 people, 790 households, and 517 families residing in the city. The population density was 876.8 people per square mile. There were 890 housing units at an average density of 400.9 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 790 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,945. About 13.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Charleston?
Total Population of Charleston is 2,585.
What is the Total Male Population of Charleston?
Total Male Population of Charleston is 1,183.
What is the Total Female Population of Charleston?
Total Female Population of Charleston is 1,402.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Charleston?
There are 84.38 Males per 100 Females in Charleston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Charleston?
There are 118.51 Females per 100 Males in Charleston.
What is the Median Population Age in Charleston?
Median Population Age in Charleston is 40.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Charleston
Average Family Size in Charleston is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Charleston
Average Household Size in Charleston is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Charleston?
Per Capita income in Charleston is $29,348.
What is the Median Family Income in Charleston?
Median Family Income in Charleston is $83,009.
What is the Median Household income in Charleston?
Median Household Income in Charleston is $63,661.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Charleston?
Income or Wage Gap in Charleston is 19.4%.
Women in Charleston earn 80.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Charleston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Charleston is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Charleston?
There are 1,275 People in the Labor Forcein in Charleston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Charleston?
60.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Charleston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Charleston?
Unemployment Rate in Charleston is 4.2%.