Charlestown, MD

Charlestown, Maryland

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.

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):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative 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

Characteristic	Compared 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

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

Characteristic	Compared 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

Charlestown Almanac

Charlestown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Charlestown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Charlestown Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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