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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Charlestown

New Hampshire · 1,145 residents · 0.953 sq mi
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Charlestown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,640. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $77,900. With a median age of 38.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,145
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,145 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,201 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5457719971K1K1990201020202024Charlestown
2024659
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,640
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,083 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,482
−25%vs 2000
vs $16,565 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.3%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$77,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$433
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $519 in 2000
US average: $450
69.6%
+8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
3.0
+69%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(30)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(17)
2
−42%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.0%
+10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.3%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 13.0 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, New Hampshire?

Charlestown, New Hampshire has about 1,145 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Charlestown, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Charlestown, New Hampshire earns about $25,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlestown, New Hampshire expensive?

In Charlestown, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $77,900, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Charlestown, New Hampshire?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Charlestown, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlestown, New Hampshire?

About 6.3% of people in Charlestown, New Hampshire 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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