Charlestown, Maryland Population 2022
Charlestown is a city located in Cecil County Maryland. Charlestown has a 2020 population of 1,199. Charlestown is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 1.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,179 in 2010.
The average household income in Charlestown is $93,024 with a poverty rate of 15.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,278 per month, and the median house value is $284,300. The median age in Charlestown is 40.3 years, 38.3 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
Charlestown Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Charlestownwas:
- White: 92.09%
- Two or more races: 4.84%
- Black or African American: 1.44%
- Other race: 1.11%
- Asian: 0.52%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,409 | 92.09% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.52% |
| Some Other Race | 17 | 1.11% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 4.84% |
Charlestown Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 611 | 2.5 | 73.5 |
| Married | 276 | 2.99 | 89.5 |
| Male | 42 | 4.14 | 100 |
| Female | 61 | 4.36 | 14.8 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.14 | 65.1 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 3.42% |
| High School Graduate | 280 | 26.57% |
| Some College | 267 | 25.33% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 7.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 250 | 23.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 133 | 12.62% |
Charlestown Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 8 |
| White | 954 | 915 | 337 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 34 | 14 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Charlestown Language by Age
Charlestown Language
99.14% of Charlestown residents speak only English, while 0.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.50% of the population.
Charlestown Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22 | 9 | 40.91% |
| White | 1,372 | 219 | 15.96% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 74 | 10 | 13.51% |
15.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.83%
Male Poverty Rate
18.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Charlestown
The race most likely to be in poverty in Charlestown is Black, with 40.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Charlestown is Multiple, with 13.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.26%.
Charlestown Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Charlestown Married by Age and Sex
Charlestown Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Charlestown Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 7.43% |
| Black | 6 | 27.27% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 7.55% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 84.62% |
Charlestown Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
49.87%
Born in Charlestown
99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.67% of Charlestown residents were born in the United States, with 49.87% having been born in Maryland. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,179 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,183 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 1,185 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,185 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 1,188 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 1,192 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 1,192 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 1,191 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 1,195 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 2019 | 1,196 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,197 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 1,198 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 1,199 | 1 | 0.08% |