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):
| 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% | |
Profile of Charlestown, MD
Comparing Charlestown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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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 | | |
