Charlestown, Maryland
Charlestown: Town in Cecil County, Maryland
About
Charlestown is a town located in the county of Allegany in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,183 and a population density of 390 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,202 inhabitants.
The town was created 283 years ago in 1741.
Quick Facts about Charlestown
| Population : | 1,202 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Allegany County |
| Postal code : | 21914 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 410 |
| Area : | 3.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 26 feet / 8, 11 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1742 (283 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:07:04 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 396 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Charlestown is located at 39°33'22"N 78°58'29"W (39.5562000, -78.9747500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Charlestown
Demographics
The population of Charlestown increased by 1.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,183 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,183 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,185 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,185 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,188 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,192 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,192 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,191 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,195 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,196 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,202 | 0.5% | estimation process |
People born in Charlestown (2)
People born in Charlestown, including United States federal judge Philip Barton Key, politician Albert Constable, .
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Schools in Charlestown
College & universities near Charlestown, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162584 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg (MD) | 21532-1099 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Charlestown, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
Post offices near Charlestown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lonaconing Post Office | Lonaconing (MD) | 21539 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Charlestown , Indiana city in Clark County, Indiana, United States with a population of 8,544 people.
- Charlestown , Rhode Island neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 7,836 people.
- Charlestown , Pennsylvania township in Chester County, Pennsylvania with a population of 6,328 people.
- Charlestown , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 5,032 people.
- Charlestown , Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio with a population of 1,841 people.
- Charlestown , Maryland town in Cecil County, Maryland with a population of 1,198 people.
Other cities in Allegany County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegany County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 19,131 | City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
| Frostburg | 8,465 | City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
| La Vale | 3,551 | Census designated place |
| Westernport | 1,712 | Town of the United States |
| Lonaconing | 1,096 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Barton | 419 | Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
| Midland | 410 | Town of the United States |
| Luke | 60 | Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Charlestown distances to largest Maryland cities
