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Charlestown

Rhode Island · 1,499 residents · 2.263 sq mi
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Charlestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,563. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $583,200. With a median age of 65.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,499
−9%since 2023
from 1,648 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Population density
662 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 728 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
65.4
+4%since 2023
from 63.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2015 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201520202024Charlestown
20241K
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,563
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $113,281 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,527
+11%since 2023
from $81,393 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
−2%since 2023
from 0.541 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$583,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $545,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,159
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,216 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
53.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+11%since 2023
from 4.8 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,537)
Black2.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(62)
Diversity Score16%(264)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,415)
Black2.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(49)
Diversity Score13.4%(201)
Diversity Score
13
−16%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
−9%since 2023
from 28.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Female
55.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlestown, Rhode Island?

Charlestown, Rhode Island has about 1,499 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlestown, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Charlestown, Rhode Island earns about $108,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlestown, Rhode Island expensive?

In Charlestown, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $583,200, and the typical rent is about $1,159 a month.

How educated are people in Charlestown, Rhode Island?

About 57.6% of adults age 25 and over in Charlestown, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlestown, Rhode Island?

About 4.2% of people in Charlestown, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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