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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Charlestown

Maryland · 1,019 residents · 1.169 sq mi
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Charlestown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $112,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,019
+72%since 1990
from 593 in 1990
1990 – 2025
872 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 507 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+5%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4478841K2K2K1990201020202024Charlestown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,563
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,029 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,959
+73%since 1990
from $12,129 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$719
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $509 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
23.3% rent
2.2
−19%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(572)
Black3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score8.6%(51)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(995)
Black1.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(52)
5
−41%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−1%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlestown, Maryland?

Charlestown, Maryland has about 1,019 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Charlestown, Maryland?

The typical household in Charlestown, Maryland earns about $50,563 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 $112,400, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Charlestown, Maryland?

About 11.2% 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 5.1% of people in Charlestown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlestown, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlestown, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 426 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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