Charlestown town, Rhode Island
Charlestown town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Charlestown town is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Rhode Island. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,002. The land area covers 36.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,002 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.3 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,493 | ±221 | 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 | 5,458 | ±313 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,493 | ±221 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,965 | ±256 |
| Median Home Value | $525,500 | ±$57,028 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,374 | ±$134 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,404 | ±$9,817 |
| Per Capita Income | $66,075 | ±$6,239 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 336 | ±121 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,280 | ±327 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.1% | ±2.6% |
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: 8,052 (2024)
ID: 194034
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TREASURER
4540 S COUNTY TRL, CHARLESTOWN RI 02813-3452
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Stonington, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | North Stonington, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Pawcatuck, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Pawcatuck, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Voluntown, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Pawcatuck, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | North Stonington, CT | |
| 8 Nearby | 6-17 | WAKEFIELD, RI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | WAKEFIELD, RI | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-17 | NORTH STONINGTON, CT |
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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University of Rhode Island
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College | 11.1 mi away | Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI, 02881 |
4018741000
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CROSS' MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 4417 OLD POST ROAD, CHARLESTOWN, RI, 02813 |
(401) 364-6211
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University of Connecticut-Avery Point
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College | 20.3 mi away | 1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT, 06340-6097 |
8604059000
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ASHAWAY FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 15 KNIGHT STREET, HOPKINTON, RI, 02804 |
(401) 377-2770
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IYRS School of Technology & Trades
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College | 20.4 mi away | 449 Thames St, Newport, RI, 02840 |
4018485777
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CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 7 PINEHURST DRIVE, RICHMOND, RI, 02812 |
(401) 364-6100
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Salve Regina University
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College | 20.8 mi away | 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI, 02840-4192 |
4018476650
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ROBERT BEVERLY HALE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 2601 COMMODORE PERRY HIGHWAY, WAKEFIELD, RI, 02879 |
(401) 783-5386
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Mitchell College
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College | 21.7 mi away | 437 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT, 06320 |
8607015000
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WESTERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 44 BROAD STREET, WESTERLY, RI, 02891 |
(401) 596-2877
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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 WESTERLY STATE AP, RI US, located 6.3 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 | 39.5° | 24.5° | 32.0° | 3.34" | — |
| February | 41.2° | 25.7° | 33.4° | 2.75" | — |
| March | 47.2° | 32.0° | 39.6° | 4.17" | — |
| April | 57.1° | 40.7° | 48.9° | 3.90" | — |
| May | 66.6° | 50.0° | 58.3° | 3.32" | — |
| June | 75.0° | 59.4° | 67.2° | 3.55" | — |
| July | 81.6° | 65.9° | 73.8° | 2.91" | — |
| August | 80.5° | 64.3° | 72.4° | 3.49" | — |
| September | 74.4° | 57.1° | 65.7° | 3.81" | — |
| October | 63.9° | 46.5° | 55.2° | 4.29" | — |
| November | 54.0° | 37.8° | 45.9° | 3.50" | — |
| December | 44.9° | 30.3° | 37.6° | 3.77" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quonochontaug CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Charlestown CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Bradford CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Weekapaug CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Carolina CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Westerly CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4400914500. • 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.