Charlestown, RI Demographics

A map of Charlestown's Population by Race

Charlestown, Rhode Island had a population of 1,714 in 2020. It was 92.4% White, 0.5% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Charlestown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Charlestown is the 21st most populous. 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's White Population

1,583 residents of Charlestown identify as White, or 92.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Charlestown considerably larger than the White share of the population of Rhode Island (68.7% White). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Charlestown is ranked #8 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Charlestown is more White than neighboring Carolina (89.6% White), Bradford (83.7% White), and Kingston (78.8% White). Charlestown is less White than neighboring Quonochontaug (95.3% White), and Weekapaug (94.6% White).

Charlestown's Black Population

9 residents of Charlestown identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Charlestown roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Rhode Island (5% Black). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Charlestown is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Charlestown is more Black than neighboring Weekapaug (0.4% Black). Charlestown is less Black than neighboring Carolina (0.9% Black), Bradford (1.6% Black), and Kingston (4.9% Black).

Charlestown's Asian Population

7 residents of Charlestown identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Charlestown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Charlestown is ranked #29 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Charlestown is more Asian than neighboring Quonochontaug (0% Asian). Charlestown is less Asian than neighboring Carolina (1.3% Asian), Bradford (2.3% Asian), Weekapaug (1.3% Asian), and Kingston (4.7% Asian).

Charlestown's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Charlestown identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Charlestown less than the Hispanic share of the population of Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Charlestown is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Charlestown is more Hispanic than neighboring Quonochontaug (1.4% Hispanic), and Weekapaug (1.3% Hispanic). Charlestown is less Hispanic than neighboring Carolina (2.2% Hispanic), Bradford (3.6% Hispanic), and Kingston (8.7% Hispanic).

Charlestown's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Charlestown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Charlestown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Rhode Island (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Charlestown is ranked #10 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Charlestown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Quonochontaug (0.9% Native American/Other), Carolina (0.4% Native American/Other), Weekapaug (0.4% Native American/Other), and Kingston (0.4% Native American/Other). Charlestown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bradford (2.3% Native American/Other).

Charlestown's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Charlestown identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Charlestown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial). Of the 36 places in Rhode Island, Charlestown is ranked #22 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Charlestown is more Multiracial than neighboring Quonochontaug (1.9% Multiracial), Weekapaug (1.9% Multiracial), and Kingston (2.4% Multiracial). Charlestown is less Multiracial than neighboring Carolina (5.6% Multiracial), and Bradford (6.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.