Charleston, Mississippi

Population Data for Charleston, MS:

Population – 5248
Male – 45.52 %
Female – 54.48 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 37.46 %
Hispanic – 1.12 %
African American – 61.78 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.02 %
Asian – 0.30 %

Geographic Data for Charleston, Mississippi:

Population Density – 43.21 per sq. mi
Elevation – 233 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Charleston:

In Elementary School – 825 (47.58 %)
In High School – 395 (22.78 %)
In College – 253 (14.59 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 233 (7.07 %)
Associate’s Degree – 121 (3.67 %)
Some College, No Degree – 519 (15.74 %)
High School Graduate – 810 (24.57 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 592 (17.96 %)

Employment and Household Data for Charleston, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 48.89 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.64 %
Unemployment Level – 8.67 %

Median Household Income – $22,308.00
Average Household Size – 2.70

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 33.51 %
2 Vehicles – 27.77 %
3 or more Vehicles – 14.79 %

Average Cost to Rent in Charleston - $337 per month