Demographics & People — Charleston, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,301 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
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| Median Age | 38.3 |
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| Total Households | 786 |
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| Family Households | 472 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.408 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 608 |
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| Black or African American | 1,638 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,688 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 573 |
| English | 152 |
| German | 81 |
| American | 80 |
| Irish | 47 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| African | 27 |
| Subsaharan African | 27 |
| French Canadian | 14 |
Language
| English Only | 2,114 |
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| Spanish | 12 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,126 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 74 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,857 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Charleston, Mississippi.
