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Charleston, MS


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Charleston, Mississippi

Charleston, Mississippi, in Tallahatchie county, is 79 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. About 2,198 people people live in Charleston.

The People and Families of Charleston

In Charleston, about 36% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Charleston.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Charleston had a median family income of $24,750.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($300) in Charleston than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Charleston Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Charleston, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Charleston, 94% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Charleston Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Charleston Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Charleston Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Charleston, MS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity108
Senior Citizens79
Age of the Population48
Children Under 5 Years Old41
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents73
Housing Recently Built73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

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