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 187 years ago in 1836.

Charleston locator map
Location of Charleston on Missouri map.

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 (187 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 03:40:09 (29th March 2024)
Density : 399 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -18.58% (2010-2020)
Mississippi County Courthouse  Charleston image
Mississippi County Courthouse Charleston
Mississippi County Courthouse  Charleston image

Geography

Charleston is located at 36°55'15"N 89°21'2"W (36.9208900, -89.3506300).

Charleston map

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, .

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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