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Charlestown, Maryland, in Cecil county, is 25 miles SW of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 38 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is home to some 1,019 residents.
In Charlestown, about 61% of adults are married.
The people of Charlestown are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Charlestown had a median family income of $57,644.
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.
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.
In Charlestown, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Charlestown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 13% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Charlestown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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