Demographics & People — Charleston, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 816 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
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| Median Age | 38.2 |
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| Total Households | 355 |
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| Family Households | 197 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3121 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 618 |
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| Black or African American | 113 |
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| Asian | 4 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 297 |
| Other groups | 98 |
| Irish | 86 |
| English | 77 |
| American | 54 |
| German | 52 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| Dutch | 11 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 11 |
| French (except Basque) | 9 |
Language
| English Only | 717 |
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| Spanish | 52 |
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| Population 5+ | 779 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 76 |
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| Population 18+ | 528 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Charleston, Tennessee.
