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Charlestown, IN


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Charlestown, Indiana

Charlestown, Indiana, in Clark county, is 14 miles N of Louisville, Kentucky. Part of the surrounding Louisville metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Charlestown is home to some 5,993 residents.

The People and Families of Charlestown

In Charlestown, about 50% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Charlestown had a median family income of $35,592.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Charlestown. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Charlestown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Charlestown was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Charlestown, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Charlestown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Charlestown Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Charlestown, IN

Comparing Charlestown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity610
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use48
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime33

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