CharlotteME
A town of 337.
Is Charlotte a good place to live?
23% of residents live below the poverty line in Charlotte, above both the Maine town median (9%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 144 in Maine we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Charlotte. Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge: Bering Unit, at 2,261 acres with 2.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Charlotte has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
337 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Charlotte: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Charlotte, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Charlotte.
A smaller share of working residents in Charlotte work locally than in the typical Maine or U.S. town
0.8% of working residents work locally in Charlotte, against 12% in Maine’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Charlotte has added 44 jobs, to 62 in 2023. The top destinations are Calais (15%), Machias (14%) and Baileyville (5%).
| Charlotte | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 12% | 8% |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer young adults than Maine overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (20% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (40% statewide). The median age in Charlotte is 48.6 years. 29% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Maine.
| Charlotte | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6 years | 44.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.8 points. Across Maine, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Charlotte | ME | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.1% | 8.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.5% | 8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.7% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.3% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 22.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.2% | 15.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.6% | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.1% | 8.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.9% | 5.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.6% | 30.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.7% | 18.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 24.1% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.1% | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.7% | 13.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
In Charlotte, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Charlotte has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. Charlotte’s July high is 77°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge: Bering Unit | 2.1 mi | 2,261 |
| 2. Pennamaquan Wildlife Management Area | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Charlotte stands out in Maine and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
43% of adults have high blood pressure in Charlotte. Only 7 of the 144 Maine towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Charlotte. 39% of adults have obesity in Charlotte.
| Charlotte | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 23% | 25% |
| What stands out | Charlotte | ME |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who get no exercise | 30.7% | 23.1% |
| More adults with diabetes | 14.7% | 11.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.8% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Charlotte, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Charlotte
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Charlotte
About 4 of every 100 Charlotte residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
99% of working residents leave Charlotte for work
Where Charlotte’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Charlotte
Town in Maine, United States
Charlotte is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named for Charlotte Holland Vance (1826-1918), the daughter of legislator William Vance. The population was 337 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 98 ft
- Area code
- 207
Questions about Charlotte
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Charlotte, ME a good place to live?
Charlotte has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.