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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Charlestown

Indiana · 5,889 residents · 11.448 sq mi
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Charlestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,889
−2%vs 2000
vs 5,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
514 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 31.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Charlestown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,639
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,238 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,725
−37%vs 2000
vs $13,892 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$296
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $450 in 2000
US average: $450
55.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.1% in 2000
44.8% rent
2.1
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,450)
Black2.4%(146)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(319)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(1,127)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(5,733)
Black1.5%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(33)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other0.7%(39)
Diversity Score7.8%(460)
8
−58%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.7%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlestown, Indiana?

Charlestown, Indiana has about 5,889 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Charlestown, Indiana?

The typical household in Charlestown, Indiana earns about $19,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlestown, Indiana expensive?

In Charlestown, Indiana, the median home is worth about $41,600, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Charlestown, Indiana?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Charlestown, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlestown, Indiana?

About 16.6% of people in Charlestown, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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