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Charlestown

Massachusetts · Boston · 20,032 residents · 1.354 sq mi
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Charlestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,445. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $914,660. Households here earn about 63% more than the Boston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Charlestown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,032
Population density
14,795 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,445
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$100,420
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$914,660
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,986
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.1%
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(14,077)
Black5.8%(1,155)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,911)
Asian8.3%(1,672)
Other6.1%(1,217)
Diversity Score60.4%(12,097)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(14,077)
Black5.8%(1,155)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,911)
Asian8.3%(1,672)
Other6.1%(1,217)
Diversity Score60.4%(12,097)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Foreign born
13.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts?

Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts has about 20,032 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $158,445 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $914,660, and the typical rent is about $1,986 a month.

How educated are people in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 71.1% of adults age 25 and over in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 8.8% of people in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts 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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