CHARLESTON, MS  38921

Total Population: 5,010

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Median Home Value

$101,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$42,925

Across all households

Median Age

35.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)61.3%
White (Non-Hispanic)37.0%
Two or More Races1.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%

Under 18 Years

18.0%

65 Years and Over

15.4%

Male

57.1%

Female

42.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

19.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$42,925

Mean Household Income

$64,175

Per Capita Income

$27,056

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

22.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$101,700

Median Rent

$628/mo

Total Housing Units

2,208

Owner-Occupied

63.7%

Renter-Occupied

36.3%

Vacancy Rate

21.3%

Married Couple Households

35.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

37.1%

Average Household Size

2.82

Broadband Internet Access

74.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 38921.