Charleston
City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

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.
- 1,884residents (2020 Census)
- 217 ftelevation · 66 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 1,390 / sq mipopulation density
- 38921ZIP code
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 had 1,884 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,884 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,390 per sq mi (537 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charleston at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Tallahatchie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,884 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.36 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0077° N, 90.0552° W |
| ZIP code | 38921 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2812900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charleston
- Oakland8.8 mi NE
- Tillatoba9.2 mi E
- Crowder12.4 mi NW
- Pope15.7 mi NE
- Webb17.2 mi W
- Courtland17.3 mi N
- Holcomb17.5 mi S
- Sumner18.2 mi W
- Glendora18.4 mi SW
- Lambert18.7 mi NW
- Grenada21.0 mi SE
- Marks21.0 mi NW
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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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