Charleston
City in Mississippi County, Missouri
Charleston is a city in Mississippi County, Missouri, with 5,056 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 322 ft (98 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wilson City, 6.1 miles E.
- 5,056residents (2020 Census)
- 322 ftelevation · 98 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 1,054 / sq mipopulation density
- 63834ZIP code
About Charleston
Charleston is a city in and the county seat of Mississippi County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,056 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 5,947 in 2010. and since 1968 has been home to the annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival which highlights the old homes and gardens throughout the town.
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Living in Charleston
- Median household income
- $33,952
- Median home value
- $123,700
- Median rent
- $774/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Charleston had 5,056 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,056 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,054 per sq mi (407 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charleston at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Mississippi County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,056 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.80 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9169° N, 89.3339° W |
| ZIP code | 63834 |
| Official website | charlestonmo.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2913366 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charleston
- Wilson City6.1 mi E
- Diehlstadt6.2 mi NW
- Anniston6.4 mi S
- Bertrand6.6 mi W
- Whiting8.9 mi S
- Wyatt9.6 mi E
- East Prairie9.9 mi S
- Cairo, IL10.4 mi NE
- Miner11.2 mi W
- Blodgett12.2 mi NW
- Pinhook12.9 mi S
- Sikeston14.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Charleston
What county is Charleston in?
Charleston is in Mississippi County, Missouri.
What is the population of Charleston, MO?
5,056 people lived in Charleston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Charleston, MO?
The ZIP code of Charleston is 63834.
What is the elevation of Charleston?
322 feet (98 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Charleston?
Wilson City (6.1 mi), Diehlstadt (6.2 mi), Anniston (6.4 mi), Bertrand (6.6 mi), Whiting (8.9 mi).
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