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Charleston, Mississippi
City · Population 1,696 · #108 in Mississippi
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About Charleston
Set in the northern part of Mississippi, Charleston is a small town with an estimated population of 1,696.
Charleston holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,256 residents per square mile.
📰 Charleston News Today
- Jimmy "Jim" Warren Edwards,Sr. Obituary (1951 - 2026) - Charleston, MS - WMC Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Schedule - Charleston Tigers (Charleston, MS) Girls Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 11
- Henry August Hackman, Jr. Obituary Jun 2, 2026 wellsfuneralhome.net · Jun 2
- Random gunfire erupts in many areas of Charleston - Charleston Sun-Sentinel Charleston Sun-Sentinel · Mar 12
- Diplomatic conference in Charleston at risk over spat between SC Rep. Joe Wilson, Mississippi senator Post and Courier · Jul 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Charleston Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Charleston — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Charleston
- Camp Talla Refuge reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Charleston
- CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
- CHARLESTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
- E TALLAHATCHIE VOC CENTER
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,696
Rank in state#108 of 299
Land area1.35 sq mi
Density1,256/sq mi
Coordinates34.0076, -90.0552