Charlestown, Rhode Island
Charlestown: neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
About
Charlestown is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,827. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,836 inhabitants.
The town was created 398 years ago in 1627.
Quick Facts about Charlestown
| Population | 7,836 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 02129 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3832,-71.6417 |
| Altitude | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1628 (398 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:28:40 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 0.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Charlestown is located at 41°22'59"N 71°38'30"W (41.3831600, -71.6417300).
Charlestown map
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Demographics
The population of Charlestown increased by 0.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,827 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,817 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,800 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,794 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,772 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,760 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,771 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,837 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,831 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,826 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,836 | 0.13% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Charlestown
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Services and Civic Places in Charlestown
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People born in Charlestown (91)
People born in Charlestown, including painter and scientist Samuel Morse, United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Richard Dennis, murderer Jesse Pomeroy, .
More notable people
- Charles Devens (Union Army General (1820-1891)) he was born in 04/04/1820
- Moses Gill (Massachusetts state legislator, lieutenant governor, and acting governor (1734-1800)) he was born in 18/01/1734
- Thomas W. Lawson (American writer) he was born in 26/02/1857
- Benjamin Gorham (American politician (1775-1855)) he was born in 13/02/1775
- Benjamin Thompson (U.S. Representative from Massachusetts (1798-1852)) he was born in 05/08/1798
- George Frederick Barker (American scientist) he was born in 14/07/1835
- Francis Dana (Chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court) he was born in 13/06/1743
- Edward Dowse (American politician (1756-1828)) he was born in 22/10/1756
- Nathaniel Gorham (American businessman and politician 1738-1796) he was born in 27/05/1738
- Frank Welch (American politician (1835-1878)) he was born in 10/02/1835
- George Martin Lane (American classical philologist) he was born in 24/12/1823
- Selwyn Z. Bowman (American politician) he was born in 11/05/1840
- Charles B. Atwood (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1849
- Honey Mellody (American boxer (1884-1919)) he was born in 15/01/1884
- John Rous (American privateer and officer of the British Royal Navy (1702-1760)) he was born in 21/05/1702
- Joseph Badger (American artist (1707-1765)) he was born in 01/01/1707
- Benjamin Edes (American journalist) he was born in 14/10/1732
- Bill Campbell (American illustrator) he was born in 15/02/1920
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Charlestown, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217484 | University of Rhode Island | Kingston (RI) | 02881 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Charlestown, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Charlestown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Post Office | Charlestown (RI) | 02813 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Charlestown, Indiana city in Clark County, Indiana, United States with a population of 8,544 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 1,202 people.
- Charlestown, Maryland town in Cecil County, Maryland with a population of 1,198 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown | 26,278 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Westerly | 22,328 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Narragansett | 15,309 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Hopkinton | 8,095 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Exeter | 6,531 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Narragansett Pier | 3,409 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| Hope Valley | 1,612 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| Ashaway | 1,485 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| New Shoreham | 1,029 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Charlestown distances to largest Rhode Island cities