Charleston, Missouri
Charleston: City in Missouri
About
Charleston is a city located in the county of Mississippi in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,947 and a population density of 473 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,015 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Charleston
| Population : | 5,015 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Mississippi County |
| Postal code : | 63834 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 573 |
| Area : | 12.56 km2 |
| Altitude : | 322 feet / 98 meters |
| Capital city : | Charleston is capital of Mississippi County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1837 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:22:35 (21st April 2025) |
| Density : | 399 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -18.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Charleston is located at 36°55'15"N 89°21'2"W (36.9208900, -89.3506300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Charleston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Charleston decreased by 18.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,947 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,872 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,892 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,866 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,879 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,780 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,696 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,639 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,543 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,468 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,015 | -9.03% | estimation process |
Charleston zip code is 63834.
County name: Mississippi, County
fips: 29133
Charlston, Чарлстон
People born in Charleston (14)
People born in Charleston, including basketball player Kenny Rollins, United States federal judge Charles Breckenridge Faris, baseball player Ernie Nevel, .
List
- James R. Fair (American chemical engineer) he was born in 14/10/1920
- Janie Bradford (American songwriter) she was born in 02/06/1939
- Matt Whiteside (American baseball player) he was born in 08/08/1967
- Ricky Frazier (American basketball player) he was born in 03/02/1958
- William H. Danforth (American businessman) he was born in 10/09/1870
- Stephen Pace (American abstract and figurative artist (1918-2010)) he was born in 12/12/1918
- James Boon Lankershim (landowner, heir) he was born in 24/03/1850
- Fred Ogilvie (Missouri politician) he was born in 03/03/1887
- James E. Bracken (American racehorse trainer) he was born in 12/03/1918
- Samuel “Bay” Taylor (American baseball player) he was born in 27/01/1929
- John Lyles (American baseball player) he was born in 16/09/1911
Schools in Charleston
College & universities near Charleston, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179238 | Sikeston Career and Technology Center | Sikeston (MO) | 63801-3347 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Charleston, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
Post offices near Charleston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Post Office | Charleston (MO) | 63834 |
Other places with the same name (13)
- Charleston , South Carolina The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument. with a population of 139,714 people.
- Charleston , West Virginia The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences. with a population of 45,879 people.
- Charleston , Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 20,034 people.
- Charleston , Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania with a population of 3,390 people.
- Charleston , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 2,500 people.
- Charleston , Michigan township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States with a population of 2,048 people.
- Charleston , Mississippi city in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi with a population of 1,882 people.
- Charleston , Maine human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 1,675 people.
- Charleston , New York town in Montgomery County, New York with a population of 1,318 people.
- Charleston , Tennessee human settlement in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 706 people.
- Charleston , Utah town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States with a population of 496 people.
- Charleston , Kansas human settlement in United States of America with a population of 74 people.
Other cities in Mississippi County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mississippi County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Prairie | 2,924 | City in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States |
| Bertrand | 747 | City in the U. |
| Wyatt | 281 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Anniston | 207 | Town in Mississippi County, Missouri, USA |
| Wilson City | 110 | Human settlement in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Charleston distances to largest Missouri cities
