charleston, new york

Charleston is a town located in Montgomery County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,292. The Town of Charleston is on the south border of the county.

Geography

The south town line is the border of Schoharie County, New York. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 111.0 km² (42.8 mi²). 110.4 km² (42.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.54% water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 1,292 people, 472 households, and 343 families residing in the town. The population density is 11.7/km² (30.3/mi²). There are 564 housing units at an average density of 5.1/km² (13.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.68% White, 0.85% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 1.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 472 households out of which 34.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% are married couples living together, 6.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% are non-families. 18.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.74 and the average family size is 3.15. In the town the population is spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.8 males. The median income for a household in the town is $38,125, and the median income for a family is $45,221. Males have a median income of $35,300 versus $21,184 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,818. 10.1% of the population and 6.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Charleston

Burtonsville --
Charleston -- A hamlet on Route 30A.
Charleston Four Corners --
Fox Corners --
Market Corners --
Oak Ridge --
Rockwell Corners --

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