Charleston

City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

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Charleston is a city in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, with 1,884 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 217 ft (66 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oakland, 8.8 miles NE.

About Charleston

Charleston is a city in north central Mississippi and one of the two county seats of Tallahatchie County, which is located on both sides of the Tallahatchie River. This city is located east of the river and, as of the 2020 census, had a population of 1,884.

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Living in Charleston

Median household income
$36,892
Median home value
$88,800
Median rent
$683/mo
Median age
38.3
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Charleston, MS population

Charleston had 1,884 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,884
Density1,390 per sq mi (537 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Charleston at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyTallahatchie County
TypeCity
Population1,884 (2020)
Land area1.36 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates34.0077° N, 90.0552° W
ZIP code38921
Census code (GEOID)2812900

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Charleston

What county is Charleston in?

Charleston is in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.

What is the population of Charleston, MS?

1,884 people lived in Charleston at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Charleston, MS?

The ZIP code of Charleston is 38921.

What is the elevation of Charleston?

217 feet (66 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Charleston?

Oakland (8.8 mi), Tillatoba (9.2 mi), Crowder (12.4 mi), Pope (15.7 mi), Webb (17.2 mi).

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