Charlestown, IN Demographics

A map of Charlestown's Population by Race

Charlestown, Indiana has an estimated population of 8,294, an increase from the 7,775 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.7% White, 12.3% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Charlestown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Charlestown has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Charlestown, that probability was 30.8% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Charlestown is ranked the 94th 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). Charlestown was ranked the 95th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Charlestown's White Population

6,282 residents of Charlestown, or 75.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Charlestown is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Charlestown ranks 595th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Charlestown's population has decreased from 82.6% to 75.7%.

Charlestown is more White than neighboring Utica (73.4% White), and Jeffersonville (73.3% White). Charlestown is less White than neighboring River Bluff (88.1% White), Goshen (87.7% White), and Prospect (89.4% White).

Charlestown's Black Population

270 residents of Charlestown, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Charlestown is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Charlestown ranks 94th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Black residents' share of Charlestown's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.3%.

Charlestown is more Black than neighboring River Bluff (2.5% Black), and Goshen (0% Black). Charlestown is less Black than neighboring Utica (16.3% Black), Jeffersonville (12% Black), and Prospect (4.5% Black).

Charlestown's Asian Population

56 residents of Charlestown, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Charlestown is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Charlestown ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Asian residents' share of Charlestown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Charlestown is more Asian than neighboring River Bluff (0% Asian). Charlestown is less Asian than neighboring Goshen (1.7% Asian), Utica (1.7% Asian), Jeffersonville (1.9% Asian), and Prospect (4.2% Asian).

Charlestown's Hispanic Population

1,022 residents of Charlestown, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Charlestown is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Charlestown ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Charlestown's population has increased from 7.4% to 12.3%.

Charlestown is more Hispanic than neighboring River Bluff (6.1% Hispanic), Goshen (4.8% Hispanic), Utica (6% Hispanic), Jeffersonville (5.8% Hispanic), and Prospect (0.4% Hispanic).

Charlestown's Native American/Other Population

122 residents of Charlestown, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Charlestown is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Charlestown ranks 220th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 165.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Charlestown's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Charlestown is more Native American/Other than neighboring River Bluff (0.9% Native American/Other), Goshen (0% Native American/Other), Utica (0% Native American/Other), Jeffersonville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Prospect (0% Native American/Other).

Charlestown's Multiracial Population

542 residents of Charlestown, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Charlestown is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Charlestown ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charlestown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Charlestown's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.5%.

Charlestown is more Multiracial than neighboring River Bluff (2.5% Multiracial), Goshen (5.9% Multiracial), Utica (2.5% Multiracial), and Prospect (1.5% Multiracial). Charlestown is less Multiracial than neighboring Jeffersonville (6.6% 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.