Demographics & People — Charlestown, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,118 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,700 |
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| Median Age | 32.9 |
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| Total Households | 3,054 |
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| Family Households | 1,988 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2157 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,614 |
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| Black or African American | 340 |
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| Asian | 31 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 516 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,521 |
| German | 1,898 |
| Other groups | 1,428 |
| English | 1,287 |
| Irish | 960 |
| American | 627 |
| Italian | 515 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 375 |
| Polish | 223 |
| French (except Basque) | 165 |
Language
| English Only | 7,167 |
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| Spanish | 381 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,731 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 317 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,915 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Charlestown, Indiana.
