Economy & Jobs — Charleston, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,613 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,232 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22.2% |
| Retail | 8.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
