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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Charlestown

Maryland · 593 residents · 1.169 sq mi
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Charlestown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,029. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 426 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $85,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

593
−42%vs 2000
vs 1,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
507 / sq mi
−42%vs 2000
vs 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4478841K2K2K1990201020202024Charlestown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,029
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,563 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,129
−42%vs 2000
vs $20,959 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.1%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$85,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $112,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$509
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $719 in 2000
US average: $450
77.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
22.6% rent
2.7
+24%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(995)
Black1.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(52)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(572)
Black3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(51)
9
+69%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.8%
−13.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Charlestown, Maryland?

Charlestown, Maryland has about 593 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Charlestown, Maryland?

The typical household in Charlestown, Maryland earns about $31,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlestown, Maryland expensive?

In Charlestown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $85,300, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Charlestown, Maryland?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Charlestown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlestown, Maryland?

About 7.1% of people in Charlestown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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