Charleston Population

2010–2026

2,795

2026 projection

8.1% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Charleston. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,795+351.27%
20252,760+351.28%
20242,725+471.76%
20232,678+562.14%
20222,622+271.04%
20212,595+100.39%
20202,585+1154.66%
20192,470-110.44%
20182,481-20.08%
20172,483+230.93%

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Charleston Demographics

37.6median age

Median age

Female39.4 yrs
Male34.4 yrs

Adults

1,862
519 seniors · 28%1,343 other adults

Sex

Female 52.8% · 1,398Male 47.2% · 1,248

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 26 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Charleston Income

$56,600median household income

Median household income

$56,600

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,276

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.9%

About 1 in 10 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Charleston Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%45%41%
Never married27%31%24%
Divorced15%12%18%
Widowed14%11%17%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201