Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town: city in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
About
Charles Town is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,259 and a population density of 348 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 6,029 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Charles Town
| Population | 6,029 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Different from | Charleston |
| Postal code | 25414 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 15.13 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2890,-77.8597 |
| Named for | Charles Washington |
| Altitude | 538 feet / 164 meters |
| Capital city | Charles Town is capital of Jefferson County |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:49:34 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 399 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 12.77% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 90℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Charles Town is located at 39°17'20"N 77°51'35"W (39.2889900, -77.8597200).
Charles Town map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Charles Town increased by 12.77% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,259 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,338 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,378 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,476 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,653 | 3.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,809 | 2.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,865 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,935 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,047 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,029 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Charles Town
1Jefferson County Memorial Park
Forrest Ave, Charles Town, WV 25414, United States View details
Phone: +13047258313 | Website available
2Cool Spring Nature Preserve
1469 Lloyd Rd, Charles Town, WV 25414, United States View details
Phone: +16812521387 | Website available
3Friends of Happy Retreat
600 Mordington Ave, Charles Town, WV 25414, United States View details
Phone: +13047247956 | Website available
4Jefferson County Museum
200 E Washington St, Charles Town, WV 25414, United States View details
Phone: +13047258628 | Website available
5Willingham knolls park
Charles Town, WV 25414, United States View details
Website available
Where to Stay in Charles Town
1Rodeway Inn & Suites
741 E Washington St Rodeway, Charles Town, WV 25414, United States View details
Phone: +13047252081 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Charles Town
1Charles Town City Hall
101 E Washington St, Charles Town, WV 25414 View details
People born in Charles Town (26)
People born in Charles Town, including Governor of Ohio Thomas Worthington, politician William Lyne Wilson, United States Army officer and physician Martin R. Delany, .
More notable people
- Gary Gregor (American basketball player) he was born in 13/08/1945
- George William Johnson (American politician (1869-1944)) he was born in 10/11/1869
- James Jett (American sprinter and American football wide receiver) he was born in 28/12/1970
- John Alexander Moore (American biologist (1915-2002)) he was born in 27/06/1915
- Benjamin Franklin Washington (American newspaper editor) he was born in 07/04/1820
- Chris Smith (American basketball player born in 1939) he was born in 31/03/1939
- Daniel B. Lucas (American politician) he was born in 16/03/1836
- John Astle (American politician) he was born in 31/03/1943
- John H. Quick (Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 20/06/1870
- John Servis (American horse trainer) he was born in 25/10/1958
- William Price Craighill (United States Army Chief of Engineers) he was born in 01/07/1833
- Charles Boarman Harris (American frontier physician and surgeon) he was born in 06/11/1857
- John William Tolbert Jr. (American politician) he was born in 12/07/1905
- Eugenia Washington (American historian and civil servant (1838-1900)) she was born in 27/06/1838
- Eugene Fauntleroy Cordell (American physician, medical historian, educator) he was born in 25/06/1843
- George E. Raum (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1846
- John Pendleton Kennedy (first State Librarian for the Commonwealth of Virginia) he was born in 17/05/1871
- Annie E. Hoyle (American artist and botanical illustrator) she was born in 01/01/1851
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Charles Town, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449339 | American Public University System | Charles Town (WV) | 25414 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Charles Town, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFY | Harpers Ferry | Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. | RAIL |
| MRB | Martinsburg station | 229 East Martin St. | RAIL |
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Charles Town.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Town Post Office | Charles Town (WV) | 25414 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ranson | 4,941 | City in West Virginia |
| Shepherdstown | 1,922 | A town in West Virginia |
| Bolivar | 1,018 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Harpers Ferry | 285 | Town in West Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Charles Town distances to largest West Virginia cities