Charlestown (CDP), New Hampshire

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Charlestown CDP is a census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Charlestown in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. The U.S. Census used the CDP report to provide separate demographic information for the more densely settled village area within the more rural town. The population was 1,145 at the 2000 census.

The statistics reported here are also included in the aggregate numbers reported for the town as a whole. See: Charlestown, New Hampshire.

[edit] Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.0 mi²) of it (4.55%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,145 people, 468 households, and 301 families residing in the village area. The population density was 526.3/km² (1,357.6/mi²). There were 503 housing units at an average density of 231.2 persons/km² (596.4 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.95% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.26% Asian, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 468 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 12.0% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 35.5% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household is $38,083, and the median income for a family was $40,938. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $21,344 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,565. 9.9% of the population and 5.6% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.9% are under the age of 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older.