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Charleston, TN
City in Bradley County, Tennessee.
Population
956
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
833
ZIP codes
0
Charleston and its ZIP codes
Charleston at a glance
- Charleston is about 4.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,763 a year, 5% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,400 (24% below Tennessee) and median rent is $881 a month.
Local data for Charleston, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Charleston, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,763
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$217,400
Median rent
$881/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (117), Italian Americans (91), Irish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bradley County. PPP loans are for Charleston.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,020
40,033 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,951
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$758M
FY 2026, $6,976 per person
How people get to work
Charleston, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Charleston, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
211
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Charleston, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Charleston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalhounTown | 1.6 mi | 1.2 |
| RicevilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.2 |
| ClevelandCity | 9.1 mi | 31.1 |
| HopewellCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 7.1 |
| BentonTown | 9.7 mi | 3 |
| East ClevelandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| OcoeeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| DelanoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| EtowahCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Wildwood LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12 |
| South ClevelandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 14.1 |
| AthensCity | 16 mi | 15.6 |
| DecaturTown | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| EnglewoodTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| McDonaldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| ConasaugaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Charleston, TN in?
- Charleston is in Bradley County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Charleston, TN?
- About 956 people live in Charleston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Charleston?
- Nearby places include Calhoun (1.6 mi), Riceville (7.9 mi), Cleveland (9.1 mi), Hopewell (9.3 mi), Benton (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023