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Charlestown

Maryland · 1,183 residents · 1.169 sq mi
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Charlestown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,795. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,183
+16%since 2000
from 1,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,012 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 872 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+15%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4478841K2K2K1990201020202024Charlestown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,795
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,484
+26%since 2000
from $20,959 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,800
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,213
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+74%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,097)
Black3.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(178)
Diversity Score
15
+197%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlestown, Maryland?

Charlestown, Maryland has about 1,183 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlestown, Maryland?

The typical household in Charlestown, Maryland earns about $65,795 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 $253,800, and the typical rent is about $1,213 a month.

How educated are people in Charlestown, Maryland?

About 18.7% 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 3.8% 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 590 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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