Charlestown township, Pennsylvania
Charlestown township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Charlestown township is a geographic entity located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,577. The land area covers 12.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,577 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,236 | ±169 | 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 | 2,258 | ±176 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,236 | ±169 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 22 | ±27 |
| Median Home Value | $781,800 | ±$59,644 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,054 | ±$436 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $202,188 | ±$52,381 |
| Per Capita Income | $95,822 | ±$13,061 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 200 | ±151 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,244 | ±267 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98% | ±2.5% |
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: 6,608 (2024)
ID: 174332
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP MANAGER
4030 S WHITEHORSE RD, DEVAULT PA 19432-9905
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GUS Population: 560,745 (2024)
ID: 133449
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
313 W MARKET ST, STE 6202, WEST CHESTER PA 19380
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | West Chester, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Exton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | King of Prussia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Aldan, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Morton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Eagleville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Lansdowne, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Drexel Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Collegeville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Phoenixville, PA |
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 Valley Forge
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College | 2.0 mi away | 1401 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA, 19460-2373 |
6109350450
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CHESTER SPRINGS LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 1709 ART SCHOOL ROAD, CHESTER SPRINGS, PA, 19425 |
(610) 827-9212
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley
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College | 3.3 mi away | 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA, 19355-1488 |
6106483200
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PHOENIXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 183 SECOND AVE, PHOENIXVILLE, PA, 19460 |
(610) 933-3013
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Immaculata University
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College | 4.4 mi away | 1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA, 19345 |
6106474400
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MALVERN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 1 E FIRST AVENUE, SUITE 2, MALVERN, PA, 19355 |
(610) 644-7259
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Automotive Training Center-Exton
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College | 4.9 mi away | 114 Pickering Way, Exton, PA, 19341-1310 |
6103636716
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CHESTER COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 450 EXTON SQUARE PARKWAY, EXTON, PA, 19341 |
(610) 280-2600
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Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc
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College | 6.8 mi away | 750 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, PA, 19341 |
8005143554
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PAOLI LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 18 DARBY ROAD, PAOLI, PA, 19301 |
(610) 296-7996
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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 PHOENIXVILLE 1 E, PA US, located 4.1 miles from Charlestown township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.0° | 22.8° | 31.9° | 3.15" | — |
| February | 43.7° | 23.8° | 33.8° | 2.87" | — |
| March | 52.6° | 31.2° | 41.9° | 3.67" | — |
| April | 65.1° | 41.0° | 53.1° | 3.52" | — |
| May | 75.1° | 51.0° | 63.0° | 3.30" | — |
| June | 83.3° | 60.9° | 72.1° | 3.85" | — |
| July | 87.7° | 66.1° | 76.9° | 4.57" | — |
| August | 86.0° | 64.3° | 75.2° | 4.37" | — |
| September | 79.0° | 56.3° | 67.6° | 4.43" | — |
| October | 67.3° | 44.2° | 55.7° | 3.91" | — |
| November | 55.7° | 34.4° | 45.1° | 3.41" | — |
| December | 45.4° | 27.3° | 36.4° | 4.08" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberton CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Phoenixville borough | Borough | 3.5 mi | — |
| Frazer CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Mont Clare CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Malvern borough | Borough | 4.7 mi | — |
| Paoli CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4202912744. • 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.