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Charleston, AR


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Charleston, Arkansas

Charleston, Arkansas, in Franklin county, is 21 miles E of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 124 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. About 2,965 people people live in Charleston.

The People and Families of Charleston

In Charleston, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Charleston had a median family income of $39,598. Not many of the people of Charleston are below middle class.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Charleston.

Crime and Safety

Residents of the city enjoy its low crime rate.

Charleston Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Charleston, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Charleston, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Charleston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Charleston Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Charleston Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Charleston Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Charleston People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Charleston Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Charleston, AR

Comparing Charleston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population64
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity53
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Public Transportation Use79
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime99
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