Charleston, Mississippi
Charleston: city in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
About
Charleston is a city located in the county of Tallahatchie in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,193 and a population density of 623 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,882 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Charleston
| Population | 1,882 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Tallahatchie County |
| Phone Area Codes | 662 |
| Area | 3.52 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.0068,-90.0568 |
| Altitude | 217 feet / 66 meters |
| Capital city | Charleston is capital of Tallahatchie County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:05:44 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 38921 |
| Density | 535 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -16.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Charleston is located at 34°0'24"N 90°3'24"W (34.0067800, -90.0567600).
Charleston map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Charleston decreased by 16.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,193 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,165 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,107 | -2.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,090 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,041 | -2.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,017 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,973 | -2.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,927 | -2.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,898 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,867 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,882 | 0.8% | estimation process |
People born in Charleston (8)
People born in Charleston, including murderer of Emmett Till Roy Bryant, baseball player Al Jones, politician Brad Dye, .
More notable people
- Eldra Buckley (American football running back) he was born in 23/06/1985
- Jess H. Dickinson (Presiding Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi) he was born in 25/03/1947
- Linda Whittington (politician) she was born in 23/11/1950
- Thomas Reynolds II he was born in 15/11/1954
- Lewis S Turner he was born in 12/12/1888
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Charleston, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175722 | Academy of Hair Design-Grenada | Grenada (MS) | 38901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Charleston, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Charleston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Post Office | Charleston (MS) | 38921 |
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- 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, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 5,015 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, 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 Tallahatchie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tallahatchie County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tutwiler | 3,401 | City in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Webb | 468 | Town in Mississippi, United States |
| Sumner | 264 | Town in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Glendora | 127 | Human settlement in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Charleston distances to largest Mississippi cities