Charlestown, NH Demographics

A map of Charlestown's Population by Race

Charlestown, New Hampshire has an estimated population of 659, a dramatic decrease from the 1,078 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 9.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Hampshire 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 11.8% in 2020 and 16.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Charlestown is ranked the 73rd most populous place in New Hampshire, out of 100 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 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Charlestown's White Population

600 residents of Charlestown, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Charlestown is slightly higher than in New Hampshire overall, where 86.9% of the population is White. Charlestown ranks 18th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's White population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. White residents' share of Charlestown's population has decreased from 93.8% to 91.0%.

Charlestown is more White than neighboring Springfield (90.8% White), North Walpole (84.8% White), Bellows Falls (89.4% White), and Saxtons River (86.8% White). Charlestown is less White than neighboring North Westminster (100% White).

Charlestown's Black Population

0 residents of Charlestown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Charlestown is comparable to the share in New Hampshire overall, where 1.3% of the population is Black. Charlestown ranks 88th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Charlestown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Charlestown is less Black than neighboring Springfield (0.6% Black), and Bellows Falls (0.6% Black).

Charlestown's Asian Population

0 residents of Charlestown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Charlestown is slightly lower than in New Hampshire overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Charlestown ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Charlestown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Charlestown is less Asian than neighboring Bellows Falls (2.5% Asian), and Saxtons River (3.6% Asian).

Charlestown's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Charlestown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Charlestown is slightly lower than in New Hampshire overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Charlestown ranks 74th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Charlestown's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Charlestown is less Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (2.6% Hispanic), Bellows Falls (0.8% Hispanic), and Saxtons River (0.7% Hispanic).

Charlestown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Charlestown, or 0.0% 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 New Hampshire overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Charlestown ranks 87th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Charlestown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Charlestown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springfield (0.4% Native American/Other), North Walpole (4.3% Native American/Other), and Bellows Falls (2.1% Native American/Other).

Charlestown's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Charlestown, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Charlestown is slightly higher than in New Hampshire overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Charlestown ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Charlestown's population has increased from 4.3% to 9.0%.

Charlestown is more Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (5.7% Multiracial), Bellows Falls (4.6% Multiracial), North Westminster (0% Multiracial), and Saxtons River (8.9% Multiracial). Charlestown is less Multiracial than neighboring North Walpole (10.9% 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.