Charles Town, West Virginia is a vibrant and active small town located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. With a population of 6,373 people and a population density of 1,029 per square mile, Charles Town is one of the most densely populated cities in the region. The city's proximity to both Washington D.C. and Baltimore provides plenty of cultural offerings for residents and visitors alike.
The historic nature of Charles Town offers visitors the chance to explore many interesting sites around town like Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, as well as local businesses such as Bed & Breakfast at Coolfont Resort. Visitors can also enjoy year-round outdoor activities like rafting on the Shenandoah River or take part in festivals hosted by Charles Town's Arts & Humanities Council or its popular Farmer's Market held every weekend during summer months. The city also boasts a number of professional sports teams including minor league baseball team, the West Virginia Power. Local schools also host their own sporting events for students to get involved with such as football, basketball and volleyball tournaments throughout the year.
The population in Charles Town is 6,373. There are 1,091 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Charles Town is 40.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Charles Town is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Charles Town
- 48.8% are married
- 15.6% are divorced
- 44.4% are married with children
- 8.0% have children, but are single
Race in Charles Town
- 72.3% are White
- 13.6% are Black
- 2.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 1.2% claim Other
- 8.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander