Charleston town, Vermont
Charleston town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Charleston town is a geographic entity located in Orleans County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 982. The land area covers 37.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 982 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 58.4 yrs | ±9.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 464 | ±90 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 617 | ±119 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 464 | ±90 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 153 | ±69 |
| Median Home Value | $238,000 | ±$52,881 |
| Median Gross Rent | $979 | ±$444 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,286 | ±$16,836 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,121 | ±$4,616 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 115 | ±57 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 469 | ±86 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.9% | ±8.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF CHARLESTON
GUS Population: 995 (2024)
ID: 140632
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ASST CLERK/TREASURER
5063 VT ROUTE 105, WEST CHARLESTON VT 05872-9742
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COUNTY OF ORLEANS
GUS Population: 27,726 (2024)
ID: 135928
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
247 MAIN ST, NEWPORT VT 05855-5565
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Barton, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Island Pond, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Brownington, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | West Charleston, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Coventry, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Derby Line, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Glover, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Irasburg, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Orleans, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Newark, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sterling College
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College | 23.1 mi away | 16 Sterling Drive, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827-0072 |
8025867711
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DAILEY MEMORIAL
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 101 JUNIOR HIGH DR., DERBY, VT, 05829 |
(802) 766-5063
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ISLAND POND PUBLIC
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 49 MILL ST. EXT., ISLAND POND, VT, 05846 |
(802) 723-6134
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JONES MEMORIAL
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 1 WATER ST., ORLEANS, VT, 05860 |
(802) 754-6660
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HASKELL FREE
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 93 CASWELL AVE., DERBY LINE, VT, 05830 |
(802) 873-3022
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GOODRICH MEMORIAL
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 202 MAIN ST., NEWPORT, VT, 05855 |
(802) 334-7902
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BARTON PUBLIC
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 100 CHURCH ST., BARTON, VT, 05822 |
(802) 525-6524
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LEACH PUBLIC
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 130 PARK AVE., IRASBURG, VT, 05849 |
(802) 754-2526
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GLOVER PUBLIC
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 51 BEAN HILL RD, GLOVER, VT, 05839 |
(802) 525-4365
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WEST BURKE
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 123 VT RT 5A, WEST BURKE, VT, 05871 |
(802) 467-3328
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ISLAND POND, VT US, located 7.7 miles from Charleston town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5° | 3.4° | 13.5° | 2.83" | 25.3" |
| February | 26.6° | 4.0° | 15.3° | 2.27" | 26.1" |
| March | 35.6° | 14.2° | 24.9° | 2.91" | 22.1" |
| April | 49.4° | 28.9° | 39.2° | 3.35" | 5.7" |
| May | 63.5° | 40.9° | 52.2° | 4.12" | 0.4" |
| June | 72.0° | 50.6° | 61.3° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| July | 76.4° | 55.3° | 65.8° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| August | 74.8° | 53.6° | 64.2° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 67.7° | 46.2° | 56.9° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.2° | 35.9° | 45.1° | 4.52" | 1.4" |
| November | 41.2° | 25.9° | 33.6° | 3.44" | 8.8" |
| December | 29.7° | 13.5° | 21.6° | 3.23" | 25.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Pond CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Derby Center village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
| Orleans village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Derby Line village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Newport city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Barton village | Village | 11.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5001913150. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.