Charleston Population

2010–2026

932

2026 projection

6.2% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K201020122014201620182020202220242026

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.
2026932+90.98%
2025923+80.87%
2024915+121.33%
2023903+91.01%
2022894+60.68%
2021888+101.14%
2020878+17725.25%
2019701+71.01%
2018694+91.31%
2017685+71.03%

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Charleston Demographics

38.2median age

Median age

Female45 yrs
Male37.4 yrs

Adults

783
115 seniors · 15%668 other adults

Sex

Female 45.3% · 433Male 54.7% · 523

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 10 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

$72,763median household income

Median household income

$72,763

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,188

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.3%

About 1 in 11 residents

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

Charleston Marital Status

56% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married56%54%58%
Never married22%28%16%
Divorced15%18%12%
Widowed6%<1%14%
Separated<1%0%<1%

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