Charlestown, MD Demographics

A map of Charlestown's Population by Race

Charlestown, Maryland has an estimated population of 1,999, a dramatic increase from the 1,496 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 4.3% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Charlestown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Charlestown has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Charlestown, that probability was 27.8% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Charlestown is ranked the 285th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Charlestown was ranked the 304th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Charlestown's White Population

1,732 residents of Charlestown, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Charlestown is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Charlestown ranks 183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's White population has grown by an estimated 36.9%. White residents' share of Charlestown's population has increased from 84.6% to 86.6%.

Charlestown is more White than neighboring North East (75.5% White), Perryville (73% White), Port Deposit (72.9% White), Havre de Grace (66.9% White), and Rising Sun (84% White).

Charlestown's Black Population

85 residents of Charlestown, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Charlestown is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Charlestown ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Black residents' share of Charlestown's population has decreased from 6.1% to 4.3%.

Charlestown is more Black than neighboring Rising Sun (3.6% Black). Charlestown is less Black than neighboring North East (14.8% Black), Perryville (15.8% Black), Port Deposit (12.2% Black), and Havre de Grace (19% Black).

Charlestown's Asian Population

6 residents of Charlestown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Charlestown is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Charlestown ranks 347th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Asian residents' share of Charlestown's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Charlestown is more Asian than neighboring Perryville (0% Asian). Charlestown is less Asian than neighboring North East (0.7% Asian), Port Deposit (3.1% Asian), Havre de Grace (2.4% Asian), and Rising Sun (0.9% Asian).

Charlestown's Hispanic Population

93 residents of Charlestown, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Charlestown is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Charlestown ranks 370th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 82.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Charlestown's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.7%.

Charlestown is more Hispanic than neighboring Perryville (3.1% Hispanic). Charlestown is less Hispanic than neighboring North East (5.6% Hispanic), Port Deposit (8.1% Hispanic), Havre de Grace (5.6% Hispanic), and Rising Sun (5.2% Hispanic).

Charlestown's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Charlestown, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Charlestown is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Charlestown ranks 205th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Charlestown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Charlestown is more Native American/Other than neighboring North East (0% Native American/Other), Perryville (0% Native American/Other), Port Deposit (0.6% Native American/Other), Havre de Grace (0.6% Native American/Other), and Rising Sun (0.2% Native American/Other).

Charlestown's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Charlestown, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Charlestown is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Charlestown ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Charlestown's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.4%.

Charlestown is more Multiracial than neighboring North East (3.3% Multiracial), and Port Deposit (3.1% Multiracial). Charlestown is less Multiracial than neighboring Perryville (8.1% Multiracial), Havre de Grace (5.4% Multiracial), and Rising Sun (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.