Cannelton, IN Demographics

A map of Cannelton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,266	1,403	90.2%	92.1%
Black	55	14	3.9%	0.9%
Multiracial	29	75	2.1%	4.9%
Hispanic	27	18	1.9%	1.2%
Native American/Other	27	11	1.9%	0.7%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Cannelton, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,404, a decrease from the 1,524 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.2% White, 3.9% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cannelton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cannelton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cannelton, that probability was 15.0% in 2020 and 18.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cannelton is ranked the 290th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cannelton was ranked the 268th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cannelton's White Population

1,266 residents of Cannelton, or 90.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cannelton is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Cannelton ranks 333rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannelton's White population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Cannelton's population has decreased from 92.1% to 90.2%.

Cannelton is more White than neighboring Hawesville (88.8% White), and Lewisport (89.1% White). Cannelton is less White than neighboring Tell City (92.8% White), Troy (93.3% White), and Cloverport (95.5% White).

Cannelton's Black Population

55 residents of Cannelton, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cannelton is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Cannelton ranks 200th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannelton's Black population has grown by an estimated 292.9%. Black residents' share of Cannelton's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.9%.

Cannelton is more Black than neighboring Tell City (1.3% Black), Troy (0% Black), Cloverport (0% Black), and Lewisport (2.2% Black). Cannelton is less Black than neighboring Hawesville (5.7% Black).

Cannelton's Asian Population

0 residents of Cannelton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cannelton is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Cannelton ranks 431st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannelton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Cannelton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cannelton is less Asian than neighboring Tell City (0.4% Asian), and Lewisport (0.3% Asian).

Cannelton's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Cannelton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cannelton is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Cannelton ranks 586th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannelton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cannelton's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.9%.

Cannelton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hawesville (1.2% Hispanic), Tell City (1.5% Hispanic), and Troy (1.3% Hispanic). Cannelton is less Hispanic than neighboring Cloverport (2.4% Hispanic).

Cannelton's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Cannelton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cannelton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Cannelton ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannelton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 145.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cannelton's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.9%.

Cannelton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hawesville (0% Native American/Other), Tell City (0.3% Native American/Other), Troy (0% Native American/Other), and Cloverport (0% Native American/Other). Cannelton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lewisport (3.7% Native American/Other).

Cannelton's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Cannelton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cannelton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Cannelton ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannelton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Cannelton's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.1%.

Cannelton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hawesville (4.3% Multiracial), Tell City (3.7% Multiracial), Troy (5.4% Multiracial), and Lewisport (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.