WC Mississippi News

Of the 2,402 people residing in Charleston, MS in 2019, the median age was 39, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the WC Mississippi News.

The largest number of people were in the 55 to 64 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the 20 to 24 age bracket.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	121	5
5 to 9 years old	161	6.7
10 to 14 years old	268	11.2
15 to 19 years old	184	7.7
20 to 24 years old	90	3.7
25 to 34 years old	257	10.7
35 to 44 years old	316	13.2
45 to 54 years old	240	10
55 to 64 years old	341	14.2
65 to 74 years old	223	9.3
75 to 84 years old	100	4.2
85 and older years old	101	4.2

Source: US Census Bureau