Charlestown, Maryland

Charlestown, Maryland, in Cecil county, is 25 miles SW of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 38 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland. Part of the surrounding Wilmington - Newark metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Charlestown is home to some 1,019 residents.

The People and Families of Charlestown

In Charlestown, about 61% of adults are married.

The people of Charlestown are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Charlestown had a median family income of $57,644.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Charlestown. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Charlestown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Charlestown was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Charlestown, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Charlestown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Charlestown Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Charlestown Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Charlestown Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Charlestown People in Middle Class or Better

Profile of Charlestown, MD

Comparing Charlestown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

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Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Charlestown residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

PartyContributions
Democratic$500
Republican$250

by Presidential Candidate

CandidateContributions
John Kerry$500

Estimated Charlestown Population Growth 2000-2005

CategoryValue
Est. 2005 Population1,091
Growth72
Growth %7.1%

Charlestown Population (2000)

CategoryCountPercent
Total Population1,019100%
Male53552.5%
Female48447.5%
Under 1827326.8%
18+74673.2%
65+10610.4%
Median Age36 
Average Family Size3.03 
White99897.9%
African-American181.8%
Asian00%
American Indian & Alaskan10.1%
Other00%
Mixed Race20.2%
Hispanic (included in categories above)30.3%
Median Family Income (1999)$57,644 
Population In Poverty515.1%

Charlestown Ancestry

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Note: This is national, not racial, ancestry, so the Census doesn't have categories for Hispanic and African-American, e.g. CityTownInfo is currently gathering additional ancestry data for this site.

AncestryPercent
Irish28.7%
German20.9%
English16.5%
US/American8.2%
Italian6.4%
Polish5.7%
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)4.8%
French (except Basque)1.7%
Dutch1.4%
Scotch-Irish1.3%
European0.8%
Hungarian0.6%
British0.6%
Greek0.5%
Pennsylvania German0.4%
Scottish0.3%
Czechoslovakian0.3%
African0.3%
Croatian0.3%
Slovak0.3%

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Charlestown Almanac

CategoryValue
Near Medium City25 miles SW of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center)
Nearest Large City38 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland
CountyCecil
Metro AreaWilmington - Newark
P.O. Box Zip Codes21914
Phone Area Codes410
Time ZoneEastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight SavingsThe city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude39.574
Longitude-75.974

Charlestown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationCONOWINGO DAM
Distance11.5 miles
Jan Temp22 to 40 F
Apr Temp41 to 64 F
Jul Temp65 to 88 F
Oct Temp44 to 67 F
Annual Precip48 inches
StationABERDEEN PHILLIPS FIELD
Distance12.6 miles
Jan Temp26 to 41 F
Apr Temp44 to 66 F
Jul Temp67 to 87 F
Oct Temp47 to 68 F
Annual Precip44.2 inches
StationNEWARK UNIVERSITY FARM
Distance14.4 miles
Jan Temp24 to 42 F
Apr Temp41 to 66 F
Jul Temp65 to 88 F
Oct Temp44 to 68 F
Annual Precip45.3 inches

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