Charlestown, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Washington County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,648
Population
729/sq mi density
$113,281
Median Income
$81,393 per capita
$545,800
Home Value
$703,140 Zillow
$1,216
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
147
Violent Crime/100K
416 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$113,281 median income, 9.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$545,800 home value, $1,216/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,648
Census 2023
Population Density
729
per square mile
Land Area
2.8
square miles (7.4 km²)
Median Age
63.1 yrs
62% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
93.9%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
0.7%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.5%
Spanish
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.0%
Veterans
8.2%
37% above US avg (6%)
Disability
22.7%
75% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.3%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.7%
57% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.427
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,648 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 729 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 63.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.8% |
| Female | 54.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.0% |
| Veterans | 8.2% |
| Disability | 22.7% |
| Health Insurance | 96.3% |
| Uninsured | 3.7% |
| Broadband Access | 92.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.427 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |