Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Charlestown, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,320

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.6%4,080

Asian

18.2%1,149

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%616

Two or More

5.4%340

Black

2.1%135

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.1%3

High School Diploma

7.2%292

Some College (<1 yr)

1.1%43

Some College (1+ yr)

4.7%191

Associate's Degree

5.1%208

Bachelor's Degree

39%1,592

Master's Degree

26.1%1,066

Professional Degree

6.3%258

Doctorate

6.6%269

HS or Higher

96.1%

BA or Higher

78%

Graduate+

39%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$781,800

Median Renti

$2,054

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.3%2,041

Renter-Occupied

8.7%195

Total Units

2,258

Homeownership

91.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%13

$50K–$100K

1.2%24

$100K–$150K

0.8%16

$200K–$300K

0.4%9

$300K–$500K

19.2%391

$500K–$1M

58.2%1,188

$1M+

19.6%400

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%29

2010–2019

16.7%377

2000–2009

32.7%739

1990–1999

13.4%302

1980–1989

8.5%193

1970–1979

12.2%275

1960–1969

8.6%195

1950–1959

2.6%59

1940–1949

0.8%18

1939 or earlier

3.1%71

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

43.4%971

Electricity

20.2%452

Fuel Oil

18.7%418

Bottled/LP Gas

15.6%348

Other

2.1%47

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$202,188

Mean Household Incomei

$272,076

Per Capita Incomei

$95,822

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

3,367

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

2.4%53

$15K–$20K

0.6%13

$25K–$30K

0.4%8

$30K–$35K

1.2%27

$35K–$40K

1.3%30

$40K–$45K

0.7%16

$45K–$50K

0.4%9

$50K–$60K

2.1%46

$60K–$75K

2.9%65

$75K–$100K

5%111

$100K–$125K

10.9%243

$125K–$150K

8.9%198

$150K–$200K

12.7%285

$200K+

50.6%1,132

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,50923.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

610

China

268

Germany

237

Mexico

114

United Kingdom

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,241

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,244

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

155(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured