Charleston, New York
Charleston: Town in Montgomery County, New York
About
Charleston is a town located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,373 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,318 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Charleston
| Population : | 1,318 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 42.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,250 feet / 381 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:09:12 (19th April 2025) |
| Density : | 31 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Charleston is located at 42°50'45"N 74°20'28"W (42.8459100, -74.3412400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Charleston decreased by 4.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,373 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,355 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,344 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,335 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,336 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,334 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,321 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,317 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,319 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,320 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,318 | -0.15% | estimation process |
Charleston, Rider's Corners
People born in Charleston (3)
People born in Charleston, including politician Ira Harris, politician Henry R. Pierson, lawyer and politician Jonathan Bowman, .
List
Schools in Charleston
College & universities near Charleston, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191302 | Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown (NY) | 12095-3790 |
| 196033 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | Cobleskill (NY) | 12043 |
| 195322 | Schenectady County Community College | Schenectady (NY) | 12305 |
| 484011 | Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady | Schenectady (NY) | 12305-2303 |
| 196866 | Union College | Schenectady (NY) | 12308-2311 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Charleston, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Charleston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sloansvill Post Office | Sloansville (NY) | 12160 |
| Esperan Post Office | Esperance (NY) | 12066 |
| Fonda Post Office | Fonda (NY) | 12068 |
| Fultonvill Post Office | Fultonville (NY) | 12072 |
| Carlisl Post Office | Carlisle (NY) | 12031 |
Other places with the same name (13)
- Charleston , South Carolina The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument. with a population of 139,714 people.
- Charleston , West Virginia The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences. with a population of 45,879 people.
- Charleston , Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 20,034 people.
- Charleston , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 5,015 people.
- Charleston , Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania with a population of 3,390 people.
- Charleston , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 2,500 people.
- Charleston , Michigan township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States with a population of 2,048 people.
- Charleston , Mississippi city in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi with a population of 1,882 people.
- Charleston , Maine human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 1,675 people.
- Charleston , Tennessee human settlement in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 706 people.
- Charleston , Utah town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States with a population of 496 people.
- Charleston , Kansas human settlement in United States of America with a population of 74 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 17,711 | Town in Montgomery County, New York |
| Saint Johnsville | 2,514 | Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America |
| Glen | 2,443 | Town in New York, USA |
| Fort Plain | 2,218 | City in Minden, New York, United States of America |
| Canajoharie | 2,126 | Town in New York, USA |
| Hagaman | 1,263 | City in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America |
| Fultonville | 780 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America |
| Palatine Bridge | 754 | Village in Montgomery County, New York, United States |
| Fonda | 750 | Human settlement in Mohawk, New York, United States of America |
| Nelliston | 568 | Village in New York, USA |
| Fort Johnson | 463 | Village in New York, United States |
| Ames | 139 | Village in Montgomery County, New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Charleston distances to largest New York cities
