Charleston, MS

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Population
1,688
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
217 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$88,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$683/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$36,892
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Charleston sits in north-central Mississippi, right where the fertile Mississippi Delta meets the rolling wooded hills to the east. The town serves as one of Tallahatchie County's two government seats, covering the eastern hill country while neighboring Sumner serves the Delta flatlands. Life here centers on a classic courthouse square, quiet residential streets, and the open countryside that stretches in every direction.

Daily life moves at a relaxed, steady pace tied closely to the region's farming roots. The East Tallahatchie School District runs the local public schools, and nearby community colleges partner with the high school to provide college-level courses right in town. It is a small, tight-knit community where neighbors know each other, making it an easy fit for anyone looking for rural charm and quick access to hunting, fishing, and Delta scenery.

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