Charlestown town, New Hampshire
Charlestown town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Charlestown town is a geographic entity located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,924. The land area covers 35.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,924 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ±8.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,543 | ±159 | 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 | 1,826 | ±218 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,543 | ±159 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 283 | ±179 |
| Median Home Value | $228,000 | ±$62,421 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,099 | ±$85 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,338 | ±$23,278 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,589 | ±$5,159 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | ±6.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 721 | ±312 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±4.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,123 | ±277 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.3% | ±10.5% |
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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GUS Population: 4,919 (2024)
ID: 108973
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: OFFICE MANAGER
PO BOX 385, CHARLESTOWN NH 03603-0385
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GUS Population: 44,012 (2024)
ID: 204916
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR / ADMINISTRATIV
14 MAIN ST, NEWPORT NH 03773-1548
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Charlestown | 05-08 | Charlestown, NH | |
| Regular School Charlestown | PK-04 | Charlestown, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | Acworth, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Alstead, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Claremont, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Proctorsville, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-17 | CLAREMONT, NH |
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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River Valley Community College
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College | 10.8 mi away | 1 College Place, Claremont, NH, 03743-9707 |
6035427744
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SILSBY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 226 MAIN STREET, CHARLESTOWN, NH, 03603 |
(603) 826-7793
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Landmark College
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College | 19.7 mi away | 19 River Rd South, Putney, VT, 05346 |
8023876700
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ACWORTH SILSBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 5 LYNN HILL ROAD, ACWORTH, NH, 03601 |
(603) 835-2150
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Keene Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 20.8 mi away | 800 Park Ave, Keene, NH, 03431 |
6033573736
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SPRINGFIELD TOWN
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 43 MAIN ST., SPRINGFIELD, VT, 05156 |
(802) 885-3108
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Antioch University-New England
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College | 22.2 mi away | 40 Avon St, Keene, NH, 03431 |
6033573122
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SHEDD-PORTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 2 MAIN ST, ALSTEAD, NH, 03602 |
(603) 835-6661
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Keene State College
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College | 22.7 mi away | 229 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03435-1506 |
6033521909
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UNITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 13 CENTER ROAD, UNIT 4, UNITY, NH, 03603 |
(603) 543-3253
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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 N SPRINGFIELD LAKE, VT US, located 8.9 miles from Charlestown town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3° | 9.1° | 19.2° | 2.74" | — |
| February | 33.5° | 10.5° | 22.0° | 2.54" | — |
| March | 42.3° | 19.6° | 31.0° | 2.69" | — |
| April | 55.8° | 30.9° | 43.3° | 3.89" | — |
| May | 69.5° | 42.2° | 55.8° | 3.79" | — |
| June | 77.2° | 51.8° | 64.5° | 3.97" | — |
| July | 82.5° | 57.2° | 69.9° | 4.20" | — |
| August | 80.7° | 54.5° | 67.6° | 3.89" | — |
| September | 73.4° | 47.2° | 60.3° | 4.06" | — |
| October | 59.5° | 36.1° | 47.8° | 5.07" | — |
| November | 46.4° | 26.9° | 36.6° | 3.24" | — |
| December | 34.9° | 17.7° | 26.3° | 3.82" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Springfield CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| North Walpole CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Bellows Falls village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
| North Westminster CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
| North Springfield CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3301911380. • 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.