Charlestown, RI

Charlestown Map

Charlestown Map

Charlestown Overview

1,702
TOTAL POPULATION
806
MALE POPULATION
896
FEMALE POPULATION
89.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.17
FEMALES / 100 MALES
63.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$84,017
PER CAPITA INCOME
$127,292
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$109,563
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
47.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
52.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
847
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Charlestown Zip Codes

Charlestown Area Codes

Race in Charlestown

The most populous races in Charlestown are White / Caucasian (1,593 | 93.6%), Two or more Races (73 | 4.3%), and Black / African American (36 | 2.1%).
Race in Charlestown
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American362.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino70.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,59393.6%
Two or more Races734.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,702100.0%

Ancestry in Charlestown

The most populous ancestries reported in Charlestown are Italian (420 | 24.7%), Irish (391 | 23.0%), English (243 | 14.3%), French (149 | 8.7%), and German (135 | 7.9%), together accounting for 78.6% of all Charlestown residents.
Ancestry in Charlestown
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1217.1%
Arab80.5%
Austrian402.4%
British191.1%
Cape Verdean301.8%
Czechoslovakian80.5%
Dutch311.8%
Eastern European160.9%
English24314.3%
European90.5%
French1498.7%
French Canadian935.5%
German1357.9%
Irish39123.0%
Italian42024.7%
Lithuanian100.6%
Norwegian90.5%
Polish875.1%
Portuguese352.1%
Russian221.3%
Scandinavian191.1%
Scotch-Irish100.6%
Scottish181.1%
South American70.4%
Subsaharan African301.8%
Swedish804.7%
Syrian80.5%
Turkish140.8%
Venezuelan70.4%
Welsh171.0%
Yugoslavian90.5%
View All 31 Rows

Immigrants in Charlestown

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Charlestown came from Europe (16 | 0.9%), Eastern Europe (10 | 0.6%), Poland (10 | 0.6%), Australia (9 | 0.5%), and Oceania (9 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.2% of all Charlestown residents.
Immigrants in Charlestown
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Australia90.5%
Eastern Europe100.6%
Europe160.9%
Ireland60.4%
Northern Europe60.4%
Oceania90.5%
Poland100.6%
View All 7 Rows

Sex and Age in Charlestown

Sex and Age in Charlestown

The most populous age groups in Charlestown are 70 to 74 Years (142 | 17.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (135 | 15.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Charlestown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (1.0%)17 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Years11 (1.4%)9 (1.0%)
10 to 14 Years13 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years11 (1.4%)33 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Years8 (1.0%)57 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years87 (10.8%)53 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.0%)
35 to 39 Years32 (4.0%)22 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Years17 (2.1%)8 (0.9%)
45 to 49 Years43 (5.3%)62 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years55 (6.8%)35 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years47 (5.8%)64 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years119 (14.8%)135 (15.1%)
65 to 69 Years88 (10.9%)100 (11.2%)
70 to 74 Years142 (17.6%)127 (14.2%)
75 to 79 Years27 (3.4%)84 (9.4%)
80 to 84 Years60 (7.4%)77 (8.6%)
85 Years and over38 (4.7%)4 (0.4%)
Total806 (100.0%)896 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Charlestown

Median Family Size in Charlestown

Median Family Size in Charlestown
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple481 (93.6%)2.34
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother33 (6.4%)4.48
Total Families514 (100.0%)2.48

Median Household Size in Charlestown

Median Household Size in Charlestown
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple481 (56.7%)2.34
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother33 (3.9%)4.48
Non-family335 (39.5%)1.28
Total Households849 (100.0%)2.00

Household Size by Marriage Status in Charlestown

Out of a total of 849 households in Charlestown, 514 (60.5%) are family households, while 335 (39.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 417, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 248.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Charlestown
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-248 (29.2%)
2-Person Households417 (49.1%)87 (10.2%)
3-Person Households41 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households50 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households6 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total514 (60.5%)335 (39.5%)

Female Fertility in Charlestown

Fertility by Age in Charlestown

Average fertility rate in Charlestown is 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 174.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 67.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Charlestown
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years9 (32.1%)76.0
35 to 50 years19 (67.9%)174.0
Total28 (100.0%)107.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charlestown

60.7% of women with births (28) in Charlestown are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 57.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charlestown
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years8 (42.1%)11 (57.9%)
Total17 (60.7%)11 (39.3%)

Fertility by Education in Charlestown

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Charlestown
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School11 (39.3%)500.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree9 (32.1%)102.0
Graduate Degree8 (28.6%)116.0
Total28 (100.0%)107.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charlestown

39.3% of women with births in Charlestown are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charlestown
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (60.7%)11 (39.3%)

Income in Charlestown

Income Overview in Charlestown

Per Capita Income in Charlestown is $84,017, while median incomes of families and households are $127,292 and $109,563 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,702$84,017
Median Family Income514$127,292
Mean Family Income514$204,905
Median Household Income849$109,563
Mean Household Income849$165,663
Income Deficit514$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,70247.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,70252.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,7020.53

Earnings by Sex in Charlestown

Average Earnings in Charlestown are $66,600, $82,188 for men and $43,333 for women, a difference of 47.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Charlestown
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male396 (46.1%)$82,188
Female464 (53.9%)$43,333
Total860 (100.0%)$66,600

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charlestown

The most common earnings brackets in Charlestown are $100,000+ for men (145 | 36.6%) and $100,000+ for women (113 | 24.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charlestown
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less20 (5.1%)39 (8.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (2.8%)8 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (2.8%)40 (8.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99930 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49939 (9.9%)23 (5.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9998 (2.0%)19 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4998 (2.0%)40 (8.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99912 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9998 (2.0%)50 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9999 (2.3%)21 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)11 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9997 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99914 (3.5%)52 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (18.7%)48 (10.3%)
$100,000+145 (36.6%)113 (24.3%)
Total396 (100.0%)464 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charlestown

Average earnings in Charlestown are $83,147 for men and $68,942 for women, a difference of 17.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $250,001, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $84,267. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $82,596, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $66,818.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charlestown
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$84,267$0
Graduate Degree$250,001$82,596
Total$83,147$68,942

Family Income in Charlestown

Family Income Brackets in Charlestown

According to the Charlestown family income data, there are 168 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Charlestown
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999295.6%
$25,000 to $34,999224.3%
$35,000 to $49,999254.9%
$50,000 to $74,999407.8%
$75,000 to $99,9995610.9%
$100,000 to $149,99916832.7%
$150,000 to $199,999479.1%
$200,000+12724.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charlestown

2-person families (417 | 81.1%) account for the highest median family income in Charlestown with $141,042 per family, while 2-person families (417 | 81.1%) have the highest median income of $70,521 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charlestown
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families417 (81.1%)$141,042
3-Person Families41 (8.0%)$0
4-Person Families50 (9.7%)$116,667
5-Person Families6 (1.2%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total514 (100.0%)$127,292

Family Income by Number of Earners in Charlestown

Family Income by Number of Earners in Charlestown
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners177 (34.4%)$96,964
1 Earner176 (34.2%)$191,528
2 Earners146 (28.4%)$129,318
3+ Earners15 (2.9%)$0
Total514 (100.0%)$127,292

Household Income in Charlestown

Household Income Brackets in Charlestown

With 202 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Charlestown, accounting for 23.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Charlestown
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999354.1%
$15,000 to $24,9999411.1%
$25,000 to $34,999495.8%
$35,000 to $49,999344.0%
$50,000 to $74,999819.5%
$75,000 to $99,9999311.0%
$100,000 to $149,99919022.4%
$150,000 to $199,999718.4%
$200,000+20223.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Charlestown

The median household income in Charlestown is $109,563, with the highest median household income of $127,614 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 309 households (36.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Charlestown
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years73 (8.6%)$0
45 to 64 Years309 (36.4%)$127,614
65+ Years467 (55.0%)$97,321
Total849 (100.0%)$109,563

Poverty in Charlestown

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlestown

With 5.6% poverty level for males and 4.7% for females among the residents of Charlestown, 25 to 34 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 35 males (40.2%) and 32 females (51.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlestown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years35 (40.2%)32 (51.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years10 (6.0%)10 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (5.6%)42 (4.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlestown

According to the poverty statistics in Charlestown, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charlestown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years19 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years52 (59.8%)30 (48.4%)
35 to 44 Years49 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years98 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years156 (94.0%)189 (95.0%)
65 to 74 Years230 (100.0%)227 (100.0%)
75 Years and over125 (100.0%)165 (100.0%)
Total761 (94.4%)854 (95.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charlestown

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Charlestown show that 2.1% or 10 of the total 481 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.2%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charlestown
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children436 (97.8%)10 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total471 (97.9%)10 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charlestown

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charlestown
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charlestown

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charlestown
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Charlestown

Employment by Class of Employer in Charlestown

Among the 740 employed individuals in Charlestown, private company employees (417 | 56.4%), not-for-profit organizations (93 | 12.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (72 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Charlestown
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees41756.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)587.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)729.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations9312.6%
Local Government Employees405.4%
State Government Employees415.5%
Federal Government Employees192.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total740100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Charlestown

According to the labor force statistics for Charlestown, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,644), 51.5% or 847 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 78 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 44 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 30.0% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Charlestown
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years30 (21.4%)9 (30.0%)
30 to 34 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years70 (88.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years164 (84.1%)20 (12.2%)
55 to 59 Years74 (66.7%)9 (12.2%)
60 to 64 Years184 (72.4%)14 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years190 (41.6%)26 (13.7%)
75 Years and over17 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total847 (51.5%)78 (9.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charlestown

According to labor force statistics for Charlestown, 67.4% of individuals (531) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (788) are in the labor force, with 9.8% or 52 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 11 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.4% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charlestown
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma70 (41.4%)19 (11.4%)
College / Associate Degree139 (68.8%)22 (10.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher311 (76.6%)38 (9.3%)
Total531 (67.4%)77 (9.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Charlestown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charlestown are Management (167 | 21.7%), Community & Social Service (122 | 15.9%), Business & Financial (84 | 10.9%), Education Instruction & Library (73 | 9.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (69 | 9.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Charlestown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charlestown, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (83.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Charlestown
OccupationMaleFemale
Management52 (31.1%)115 (68.9%)
Business & Financial57 (67.9%)27 (32.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 22 (18.0%)100 (82.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (16.4%)61 (83.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating34 (49.3%)35 (50.7%)
Health Technologists8 (18.6%)35 (81.4%)
Total (Category)182 (39.7%)277 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)338 (44.0%)431 (56.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Charlestown are Personal Care & Service (50 | 6.5%), Healthcare Support (23 | 3.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (19 | 2.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (19 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (9 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Charlestown

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Charlestown
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Total (Category)19 (15.8%)101 (84.2%)
Total (Overall)338 (44.0%)431 (56.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Charlestown are Sales & Related (76 | 9.9%), and Office & Administration (31 | 4.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Charlestown

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Charlestown
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related62 (81.6%)14 (18.4%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total (Category)62 (57.9%)45 (42.1%)
Total (Overall)338 (44.0%)431 (56.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Charlestown are Construction & Extraction (20 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Charlestown

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Charlestown
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)338 (44.0%)431 (56.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Charlestown are Transportation (42 | 5.5%), and Production (15 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Charlestown

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Charlestown
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Transportation42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)49 (86.0%)8 (14.0%)
Total (Overall)338 (44.0%)431 (56.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Charlestown

Employment Industries in Charlestown

The major employment industries in Charlestown include Health Care & Social Assistance (151 | 19.6%), Retail Trade (109 | 14.2%), Educational Services (105 | 13.7%), Professional & Scientific (99 | 12.9%), and Construction (72 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Charlestown

Employment Industries by Sex in Charlestown

The Charlestown industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (77.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (73.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Charlestown
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6 (35.3%)11 (64.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction20 (27.8%)52 (72.2%)
Manufacturing13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade85 (78.0%)24 (22.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance10 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific53 (53.5%)46 (46.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services33 (31.4%)72 (68.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance34 (22.5%)117 (77.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services11 (26.8%)30 (73.2%)
Public Administration10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
Total338 (44.0%)431 (56.0%)

Education in Charlestown

School Enrollment in Charlestown

The most common levels of schooling among the 208 students in Charlestown are college / undergraduate (105 | 50.5%), graduate / professional (49 | 23.6%), and elementary school (20 | 9.6%).
School Enrollment in Charlestown
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool104.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School209.6%
Middle School52.4%
High School199.1%
College / Undergraduate10550.5%
Graduate / Professional4923.6%
Total208100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charlestown

Out of a total of 208 students who are enrolled in schools in Charlestown, 63 (30.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 145 (69.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charlestown
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old11 (55.0%)9 (45.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13 (30.2%)30 (69.8%)
35 Years and over7 (33.3%)14 (66.7%)
Total145 (69.7%)63 (30.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charlestown

Science & technology (108 | 12.2%), literature & languages (95 | 10.8%), visual & performing arts (90 | 10.2%), social sciences (86 | 9.8%), and education (73 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 882 individuals in Charlestown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charlestown
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics505.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural273.1%
Physical & Health Sciences667.5%
Psychology283.2%
Social Sciences869.8%
Engineering212.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies606.8%
Science & Technology10812.2%
Business707.9%
Education738.3%
Literature & Languages9510.8%
Liberal Arts & History576.5%
Visual & Performing Arts9010.2%
Communications50.6%
Arts & Humanities465.2%
Total882100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Charlestown

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charlestown

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Charlestown are males with 2 vehicles (205, accounting for 64.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (263, making up 48.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charlestown
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle17 (5.3%)91 (21.6%)
2 Vehicles205 (64.3%)263 (62.5%)
3 Vehicles69 (21.6%)20 (4.8%)
4 Vehicles28 (8.8%)47 (11.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total319 (100.0%)421 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Charlestown

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Charlestown are 20 to 24 minutes (135 commuters, 19.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (98 commuters, 14.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (96 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Charlestown
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes355.1%
5 to 9 Minutes9614.1%
10 to 14 Minutes213.1%
15 to 19 Minutes9814.4%
20 to 24 Minutes13519.9%
25 to 29 Minutes365.3%
30 to 34 Minutes8412.3%
35 to 39 Minutes172.5%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes679.9%
60 to 89 Minutes7811.5%
90 or more Minutes131.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Charlestown

The most common commute times in Charlestown are 20 to 24 minutes (76 commuters, 24.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (79 commuters, 21.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Charlestown
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)35 (9.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes67 (21.5%)29 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes10 (3.2%)11 (3.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes19 (6.1%)79 (21.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes76 (24.4%)59 (16.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (5.1%)20 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes20 (6.4%)64 (17.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes8 (2.6%)9 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes65 (20.9%)2 (0.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes17 (5.5%)61 (16.5%)
90 or more Minutes13 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charlestown

The most frequent times of departure to work in Charlestown are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (62, 19.9%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (71, 19.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charlestown
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM27 (8.7%)9 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM62 (19.9%)43 (11.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8 (2.6%)8 (2.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM35 (11.3%)27 (7.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM31 (10.0%)66 (17.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8 (2.6%)59 (16.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM21 (6.8%)11 (3.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM9 (2.9%)48 (13.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM39 (12.5%)71 (19.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM39 (12.5%)11 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM23 (7.4%)7 (1.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)9 (2.4%)
Total311 (100.0%)369 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Charlestown

Occupancy by Ownership in Charlestown

Of the total 849 dwellings in Charlestown, owner-occupied units account for 705 (83.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 144 (17.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Charlestown
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units70583.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14417.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units849100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Charlestown

Occupancy by Household Size in Charlestown
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24829.2%
2-Person Household50459.4%
3-Person Household414.8%
4+ Person Household566.6%
Total Housing Units849100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charlestown

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charlestown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household213 (85.9%)35 (14.1%)
2-Person Household413 (81.9%)91 (18.1%)
3-Person Household33 (80.5%)8 (19.5%)
4+ Person Household46 (82.1%)10 (17.9%)
Total Housing Units705 (83.0%)144 (17.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charlestown

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charlestown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma94 (59.9%)63 (40.1%)
College/Associate Degree125 (69.1%)56 (30.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher479 (95.0%)25 (5.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charlestown

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charlestown
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years445.2%
35 to 44 Years293.4%
45 to 54 Years9110.7%
55 to 64 Years21825.7%
65 to 74 Years29434.6%
75 to 84 Years17320.4%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total849100.0%

Housing Finances in Charlestown

Median Income by Occupancy in Charlestown

Median Income by Occupancy in Charlestown
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied705 (83.0%)$128,068
Renter-Occupied144 (17.0%)$0
Average849 (100.0%)$109,563

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charlestown

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charlestown
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)35 (24.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99939 (5.5%)29 (20.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)26 (18.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99949 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99932 (4.5%)2 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99964 (9.1%)17 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99975 (10.6%)18 (12.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999173 (24.5%)17 (11.8%)
$150,000 or more273 (38.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total705 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charlestown

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charlestown
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4997 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799178 (25.3%)29 (20.1%)
$800 to $99982 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49989 (12.6%)36 (25.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999165 (23.4%)62 (43.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49952 (7.4%)9 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99986 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more46 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total705 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Charlestown

Housing Structures in Charlestown

Housing Structures in Charlestown
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached81195.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments283.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments101.2%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total849100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charlestown

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charlestown
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached705 (86.9%)106 (13.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total705 (83.0%)144 (17.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charlestown

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charlestown
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms33 (4.7%)29 (20.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms280 (39.7%)79 (54.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms295 (41.8%)28 (19.4%)
8 or more Rooms97 (13.8%)8 (5.6%)
Total705 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charlestown

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charlestown
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas35 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas157 (22.3%)26 (18.1%)
Electricity120 (17.0%)46 (31.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene348 (49.4%)62 (43.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels45 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)10 (6.9%)
Total705 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Charlestown

Household Vehicle Usage in Charlestown
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)10 (6.9%)
1 Vehicle174 (24.7%)62 (43.1%)
2 Vehicles436 (61.8%)37 (25.7%)
3 or more Vehicles95 (13.5%)35 (24.3%)
Total705 (100.0%)144 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Charlestown

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Charlestown

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units364341
Median Property Value$466,700$532,700
Median Household Income$120,179$191
Monthly Housing Costs$792$46
Real Estate Taxes$4,279$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charlestown

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charlestown
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)34 (10.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999210 (57.7%)114 (33.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99945 (12.4%)172 (50.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99942 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more67 (18.4%)21 (6.2%)
Total364 (100.0%)341 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charlestown

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charlestown
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99937 (10.2%)39 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (6.3%)12 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99938 (10.4%)9 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (16.8%)26 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999123 (33.8%)14 (4.1%)
$150,000 or more82 (22.5%)50 (14.7%)
Total364 (100.0%)341 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charlestown

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charlestown
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x9 (2.5%)167,019 (48,979.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x47 (12.9%)139 (40.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x105 (28.8%)50 (14.7%)
4.0x or more203 (55.8%)34 (10.0%)
Total364 (100.0%)341 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charlestown

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charlestown
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499364 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total364 (100.0%)341 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Charlestown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlestown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlestown
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years87 (73.1%)32 (26.9%)
35 to 44 Years79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years178 (91.3%)17 (8.7%)
55 to 64 Years365 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years457 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older290 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,653 (97.1%)49 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charlestown

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charlestown
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charlestown

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charlestown
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000139 (73.9%)49 (26.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999190 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,006 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlestown

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charlestown
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67 (28.0%)25 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years27 (49.1%)28 (50.9%)
19 to 25 Years87 (74.4%)38 (32.5%)
25 to 34 Years57 (47.9%)39 (32.8%)
35 to 44 Years29 (36.7%)57 (72.2%)
45 to 54 Years11 (5.6%)178 (91.3%)
55 to 64 Years96 (26.3%)299 (81.9%)
65 to 74 Years432 (94.5%)241 (52.7%)
75 Years and over290 (100.0%)119 (41.0%)
Total1,036 (60.9%)1,024 (60.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charlestown

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charlestown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (55.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (9.9%)
35 to 64 Years47 (15.0%)47 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years37 (16.1%)79 (34.8%)
75 Years and over61 (48.8%)41 (24.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Charlestown

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Charlestown: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)28 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years37 (16.1%)17 (7.5%)
75 Years and over44 (35.2%)20 (12.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Charlestown: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)52 (22.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Charlestown: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (55.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (9.9%)
35 to 64 Years47 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over25 (20.0%)14 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Charlestown: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)19 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (4.4%)
75 Years and over15 (12.0%)35 (21.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Charlestown: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (8.5%)

Technology Access in Charlestown

Computing Device Access in Charlestown

Computing Device Access in Charlestown
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop74287.4%
Smartphone72285.0%
Tablet60270.9%
No Computing Device404.7%
Total849100.0%

Internet Access in Charlestown

Internet Access in Charlestown
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home69081.3%
Cellular Data Only9411.1%
Satellite Internet182.1%
No Internet576.7%
Total849100.0%

Charlestown Summary

Charlestown, Rhode Island is a small town located in the southwestern corner of the state. It is bordered by South Kingstown to the east, Westerly to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west. The town has a population of 7,827 as of the 2010 census, making it the second smallest town in the state.

History

Charlestown was first settled in 1661 by a group of English settlers led by William Coddington. The town was named after King Charles II of England. The town was incorporated in 1664 and was the first town in the state to be incorporated.
In the late 17th century, Charlestown was a major port of entry for slaves from Africa. The town was also home to a large Quaker community, which was active in the abolitionist movement.
In the 19th century, Charlestown was a major center of the whaling industry. The town was home to several whaling ships, and the town's economy was heavily dependent on the industry.

Geography

Charlestown is located in the southwestern corner of Rhode Island, bordered by South Kingstown to the east, Westerly to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west. The town covers an area of 24.3 square miles, with a population density of 322.7 people per square mile.
The town is located on the western shore of Narragansett Bay, and is home to several beaches, including East Beach, Charlestown Breachway, and Quonochontaug Pond. The town is also home to several parks, including Ninigret Park, Charlestown Breachway State Park, and Charlestown State Park.

Economy

Charlestown's economy is largely based on tourism and recreation. The town is home to several beaches, parks, and other attractions, which draw visitors from all over the region. The town is also home to several marinas, which provide services to boaters and fishermen.
The town is also home to several businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and other services. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a boat building company and a plastics manufacturer.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Charlestown had a population of 7,827. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in the town was $60,938, and the median family income was $68,958. The per capita income for the town was $30,945. About 5.3% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Charlestown?
Total Population of Charlestown is 1,702.
What is the Total Male Population of Charlestown?
Total Male Population of Charlestown is 806.
What is the Total Female Population of Charlestown?
Total Female Population of Charlestown is 896.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Charlestown?
There are 89.96 Males per 100 Females in Charlestown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Charlestown?
There are 111.17 Females per 100 Males in Charlestown.
What is the Median Population Age in Charlestown?
Median Population Age in Charlestown is 63.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Charlestown
Average Family Size in Charlestown is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Charlestown
Average Household Size in Charlestown is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Charlestown?
Per Capita income in Charlestown is $84,017.
What is the Median Family Income in Charlestown?
Median Family Income in Charlestown is $127,292.
What is the Median Household income in Charlestown?
Median Household Income in Charlestown is $109,563.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Charlestown?
Income or Wage Gap in Charlestown is 47.3%.
Women in Charlestown earn 52.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Charlestown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Charlestown is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Charlestown?
There are 847 People in the Labor Forcein in Charlestown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Charlestown?
51.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Charlestown.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Charlestown?
Unemployment Rate in Charlestown is 9.2%.