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Charlestown

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.263
State:
Rhode Island

Charlestown is a CDP located in Washington County, Rhode Island. Charlestown has a 2026 population of 2,028. Charlestown is currently growing at a rate of 6.62% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Charlestown is $108,563 with a poverty rate of 4.2%. The median age in Charlestown is 65.4 years: 69.2 years for males, and 63.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.7 males.

2K
Total Population
896
Density (mi²)
126 6.62%
Growth

Charlestown Population

Charlestown Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,0281266.62%
20251,9021277.15%

Median Age

Overall: 65.4 years
Female: 63.6 years
Male: 69.2 years

Charlestown Adults

There are 1,412 adults, (759 of whom are seniors) in Charlestown.

Sex Ratio

Female: 825 (55%)
Male: 674 (45%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Charlestown includes 94.4% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,41594.4%
Two or more races493.27%
Black or African American352.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,41594.4%
Two or more races493.27%
Black or African American352.33%

Charlestown Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Charlestown 's average per capita income is $87,639. Household income levels show a median of $108,563. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$119,659-
Families$118,068$200,789
Households$108,563$174,914
Non Families-$120,633

$87,639

Average Income

$108,563

Median Household Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)