Charlestown, New Hampshire
Charlestown: town in New Hampshire
About
Charlestown is a town located in the county of Sullivan in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,114 and a population density of 52 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,032 inhabitants.
The town was created 243 years ago in 1782.
Quick Facts about Charlestown
| Population | 5,032 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County | Sullivan County |
| Postal code | 03603 |
| Phone Area Codes | 603 |
| Area | 98.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.2387,-72.4245 |
| Altitude | 384 feet / 117 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1783 (243 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:57:07 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 51 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Charlestown is located at 43°14'19"N 72°25'28"W (43.2386900, -72.4245300).
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Official website of Charlestown
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Charlestown decreased by 1.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,114 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,091 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,046 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,028 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,032 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,026 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,025 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,016 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,022 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,021 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,032 | 0.22% | estimation process |
People born in Charlestown (15)
People born in Charlestown, including politician Henry Hubbard, farmer who patented barbed wire Joseph Glidden, politician DeForest Richards, .
More notable people
- Ralph Metcalf (American politician (1798-1858)) he was born in 21/11/1798
- James Tufts (American politician (1829-1884)) he was born in 19/09/1829
- William Henry (American politician (1788-1861)) he was born in 22/03/1788
- Alexander Hamilton Willard (American explorer) he was born in 01/01/1777
- Benjamin Labaree (American minister and college president) he was born in 03/06/1801
- Francis H. West (Union Army general) he was born in 25/10/1825
- William E. Corbin (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1869
- Benjamin D. Dwinnell (American sheriff) he was born in 14/09/1834
- Edward Farnsworth (American football player, army officer (1880-1937)) he was born in 30/07/1880
- Ara Barton he was born in 12/04/1824
- Henry Buinicky (American WWII soldier and teacher from Charlestown, N.H.) he was born in 01/01/1918
- Byron G. Clark (American physician) he was born in 05/02/1847
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Charlestown, NH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183114 | River Valley Community College | Claremont (NH) | 03743-9707 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Charlestown, NH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLF | Bellows Falls station | 54 Depot St | RAIL |
| CLA | Claremont | Plains Rd. and Maple Ave. | RAIL |
| WNM | Windsor station | 26 Depot Ave | RAIL |
| OKO | Okemo, Vermont | 77 Okemo Ridge Rd | BUS |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Charlestown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Post Office | Charlestown (NH) | 03603 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- 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, 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 Sullivan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sullivan County , NH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont | 12,944 | City in New Hampshire, United States |
| Newport | 6,379 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Sunapee | 3,505 | Town of the United States |
| Grantham | 2,955 | Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Plainfield | 2,419 | Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Unity | 1,616 | Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Springfield | 1,348 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Lempster | 1,177 | Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire |
| Washington | 1,104 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Acworth | 897 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Goshen | 813 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Croydon | 774 | Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Langdon | 688 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Charlestown distances to largest New Hampshire cities