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CITY · 2020 ACS

Charlestown

Rhode Island · 1,714 residents · 2.263 sq mi
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Charlestown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,638. Population has grown 31% since 2019. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $392,500. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,714
+31%since 2019
from 1,312 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Population density
757 / sq mi
+31%since 2019
from 580 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
60.2
−3%since 2019
from 62.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201520202024Charlestown
20241K
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,638
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,706 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,493
−4%since 2019
from $64,230 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $398,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,745
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,759 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 86.9% in 2019
20.2% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+3%since 2019
from 5.3 in 2019
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,583)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(35)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(131)
Diversity Score
8
+347%since 2019
from 2 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+1%since 2019
from 38.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Female
46.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlestown, Rhode Island?

Charlestown, Rhode Island has about 1,714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Charlestown, Rhode Island earns about $71,638 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 $392,500, and the typical rent is about $1,745 a month.

How educated are people in Charlestown, Rhode Island?

About 48.6% 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 5.5% of people in Charlestown, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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