DEM closes 2 South County ponds to shellfishing

Thunderstorms flood roads, cause lightning strikes

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

S. Kingstown firefighter dies after ladder-truck accident

Rhode Island 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Rhode Island Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
4th of July Fireworks, Bristol, RI - July 3, 2009
Bristol Fourth of July Parade,...

An Invitation to our Charlestown Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Charlestown, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

There is Still Time to Host a Fresh Air Child!

Summer vacation, that special time of year for all children, is not far away and you still have the chance to make it memorable for a child from New York City! Thanks to the many...

Charlestown RI Real Estate Guide

The Charlestown, Rhode Island real estate and relocation online guide is a resource that allows you to evaluate the options in buying Charlestown, RI homes for...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Charlestown area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Rhode Island’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Weekend Activities in and around Charlestown

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter Bunny invites all Charlestown children ages 2 to 10 to participate in the 20th Annual Ninigret Park Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th at 1:00 pm. Children will be...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Charlestown organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Charlestown is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Charlestown area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Charlestown Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Charlestown! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Charlestown area and around the...

Charlestown Rhode Island Information: Charlestown, Rhode Island is part of WASHINGTON County. Population for Charlestown from the last gathering is 7859. You can view Charlestown venues that host many Charlestown RI events every year. You can also research Charlestown Rhode Island homes for sale by visiting our Charlestown Rhode Island real estate guide. Charlestown Rhode Island has a latitude of 41.4108 and a longitude of -71.6471. Zip codes in Charlestown, RI include 02813 ... more Charlestown zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Charlestown, RI
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Charlestown, RI was 7,859.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Charlestown was 3,893, which represents 49.5 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Charlestown, RI
There are an estimated 2,039 married men in the town. 64.2 percent of men over 15 years old in Charlestown are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Charlestown is 3,966 which is 50.5 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Charlestown, Rhode Island
There are an estimated 2,078 married women in the community. 64.1 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Charlestown, RI
The median age of people living in Charlestown, RI was 40.8 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Charlestown was 447. There were 6,147 people above the age of 18, which represents 78.2 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 14.5 percent of the population (1,143) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Charlestown, RI
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Charlestown, RI was 7,786.

White Population in Charlestown, RI
The estimated White population in the Charlestown community is 7,565, which is 96.3 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Charlestown, Rhode Island
The estimated Black/African American population is 30, which is 0.4 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Charlestown, RI
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Charlestown, RI was 99.

Asian Population in Charlestown, Rhode Island
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 48.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Charlestown, RI
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Charlestown was an estimated 2.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 42, while those of “two or more races” was 73 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Charlestown community was 87, or 1.1 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Charlestown, RI
The household population number in Charlestown was 7,813.

Group Quarters Population in Charlestown, RI
Group Quarters population in the community was 46.

Average Household Size in Charlestown, RI
The average household size in Charlestown is 2.46 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 2.88 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Charlestown, RI
At the time of the last census survey, there were 4,797 total housing units in Charlestown.

The number of occupied housing units was 3,178, or 66.2 of the total units in town. Of these, 2,663 were owner-occupied (83.8), and 515 were renter-occupied (16.2, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 1,619 vacant homes in Charlestown at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Charlestown, Rhode Island
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 2,263, with a median value in dollars of 152,700.

Monthly Owner Costs in Charlestown, RI
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $1,143 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Charlestown, average costs per month were $379 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 5,072 people in the community had a high school degree, or 90 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Charlestown, Rhode Island
1,661 people in Charlestown also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 29.5 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Charlestown, RI
The number of Civilian Veterans in Charlestown was 1,027, or 16.9 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Charlestown, RI
In 2000, there were 1,262 people in Charlestown, RI listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Charlestown, RI
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 343 people in Charlestown who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 4.6 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Charlestown, Rhode Island
There were 4,277 in the labor force in Charlestown at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 67.6 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Charlestown was 27.4 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Charlestown, RI
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $51,491. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Charlestown, RI
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $56,866. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Charlestown, Rhode Island
Per capita income in Charlestown in the last full census was 25,642. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Charlestown numbered 68, or 3 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Charlestown, RI
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 396, or 5.1 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.