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 189 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.9209,-89.3506 |
| Altitude | 322 feet / 98 meters |
| Capital city | Charleston is capital of Mississippi County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1837 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:45:36 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 399 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -18.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Charleston is located at 36°55'15"N 89°21'2"W (36.9208900, -89.3506300).
Charleston map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 7 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Charleston
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Charleston, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179238 | Sikeston Career and Technology Center | Sikeston (MO) | 63801-3347 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Charleston, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Charleston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Post Office | Charleston (MO) | 63834 |
Other places with the same name (12)
- Charleston, South Carolina The most populous city in South Carolina. with a population of 139,714 people.
- Charleston, West Virginia The capital of West Virginia. 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