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CITY · 2000 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 $38,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,145
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,145 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,201 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
+2%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5457719971K1K1990201020202024Charlestown
2024659
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,083
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,640 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,565
+33%since 1990
from $12,482 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $433 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
39.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−41%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(7)
Diversity Score1.5%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score2.6%(30)
Diversity Score
3
+72%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−10.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlestown, New Hampshire?

Charlestown, New Hampshire has about 1,145 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Charlestown, New Hampshire earns about $38,083 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Charlestown, New Hampshire?

About 10.6% 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 9.9% of people in Charlestown, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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