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Charleston, AR
City in Franklin County, Arkansas.
Population
2,646
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
690
ZIP codes
0
Charleston and its ZIP codes
Charleston at a glance
- Charleston is about 12 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 118th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $56,600, 7% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,300 (17% below Arkansas) and median rent is $764 a month.
Local data for Charleston, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Charleston, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,600
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$156,300
Median rent
$764/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
35.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (400), Irish Americans (313), Dutch Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Charleston.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,081
4,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $7,752 per person
How people get to work
Charleston, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Charleston, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Charleston, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Charleston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BranchCity | 5.4 mi | 3.1 |
| LavacaCity | 7.7 mi | 2.2 |
| RatcliffCity | 9 mi | 1.8 |
| CaulksvilleTown | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Central CityTown | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| BoonevilleCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| GreenwoodCity | 13 mi | 11.4 |
| BarlingCity | 14 mi | 10.3 |
| KiblerCity | 14 mi | 5 |
| MulberryCity | 14 mi | 7.8 |
| DyerCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| AlmaCity | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| MagazineCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| ParisCity | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| OzarkCity | 18 mi | 7.9 |
| DenningTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Charleston, AR in?
- Charleston is in Franklin County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Charleston, AR?
- About 2,646 people live in Charleston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Charleston?
- Nearby places include Branch (5.4 mi), Lavaca (7.7 mi), Ratcliff (9 mi), Caulksville (10 mi), Central City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023