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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Charlestown

Indiana · 5,993 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 $28,238. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,993
+2%since 1990
from 5,889 in 1990
1990 – 2025
523 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 514 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
+6%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Charlestown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,238
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,639 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,892
+59%since 1990
from $8,725 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$450
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
56.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
43.9% rent
2.5
+16%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(5,733)
Black1.5%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(33)
Asian0.5%(30)
Diversity Score7.8%(460)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,450)
Black2.4%(146)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(319)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,127)
19
+141%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.6%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,993 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Charlestown, Indiana?

The typical household in Charlestown, Indiana earns about $28,238 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Charlestown, Indiana?

About 6.0% 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 19.2% of people in Charlestown, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlestown, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlestown, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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