Charleston town is located in Orleans County Vermont. Charleston town has a 2024 population of 983. Charleston town is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -3.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,017 in 2020.
The average household income in Charleston town is $57,919 with a poverty rate of 12.69%. The median age in Charleston town is 50.5 years: 44.4 years for males, and 61 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Charleston town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 926 | 98.2% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 436 | 2.16 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Married | 226 | 2.57 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 166 | 1.23 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Female | 36 | 3.39 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 8 | 4.38 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
92.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 4.7% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 5.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 6.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 348 | 48.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 2.35% |
| Some College | 194 | 26.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 712 | 661 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,429 | $0 | $52,708 |
| High School Graduate | $42,639 | $45,875 | $28,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,771 | $26,771 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,192 | $45,256 | $32,917 |
| Some College | $34,250 | $34,583 | $34,076 |
$40,192
Average Earnings
$45,256
Average Male
$32,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.9% of Charleston town residents speak only English, while 5.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 905 | 117 | 12.93% |
12.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.16%
Male Poverty Rate
11.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Charleston town is White, with 12.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Charleston town is White, with 12.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.05% |
| High School | 8.05% |
| Some College | 0.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 7.69% |
| Female Employed | 2.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,250 | $71,410 |
| Households | $41,923 | $57,919 |
| Married Families | $62,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,885 | $34,083 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
61.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
62
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 8.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.61%
Born in Charleston town
97.24%
Native Born
2.76%
Foreign Born
1.8%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
97.24% of Charleston town residents were born in the United States, with 68.61% having been born in Vermont. 1.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 933 | -10 | -1.06% |
| 2028 | 943 | -10 | -1.05% |
| 2027 | 953 | -10 | -1.04% |
| 2026 | 963 | -10 | -1.03% |
| 2025 | 973 | -10 | -1.02% |
| 2024 | 983 | -10 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 993 | -10 | -1% |
| 2022 | 1,003 | -12 | -1.18% |
| 2021 | 1,015 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,017 | 25 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 992 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 990 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 992 | 7 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 985 | -26 | -2.57% |
| 2015 | 1,011 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 1,013 | -7 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 1,020 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 1,023 | -4 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 1,027 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 1,029 | 0 | 0% |