Charlestown, Indiana

Charlestown: city in Clark County, Indiana, United States

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Charlestown is a city located in the county of Clark in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,585 and a population density of 255 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,544 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Charlestown

Population 8,544 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Indiana (United States)
County Clark County
Postal code 47111
Area 29.75 km2
Latitude & Longitude 38.4531,-85.6702
Altitude 591 feet / 180 meters
Time Zone America/Kentucky/Louisville
Local time 19:05:08 (22nd April 2026)
Density 287 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 11.22% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Charlestown IN Town Square image
Charlestown IN Town Square image

Geography

Charlestown is located at 38°27'11"N 85°40'13"W (38.4531200, -85.6702400).

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Weather

77°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 12 mph SW Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 8 to 12 mph.

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Official website of Charlestown

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Demographics

The population of Charlestown increased by 11.22% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 7,585 - census
2011 7,692 1.39% estimation process
2012 7,736 0.57% estimation process
2013 7,970 2.94% estimation process
2014 8,037 0.83% estimation process
2015 8,052 0.19% estimation process
2016 8,120 0.84% estimation process
2017 8,192 0.88% estimation process
2018 8,267 0.91% estimation process
2019 8,363 1.15% estimation process
2020 8,544 2.12% estimation process
Charlestown zip code is 47111. County name: Clark, County fips: 18019
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People born in Charlestown (7)

People born in Charlestown, including politician Barclay Henley, politician and lawyer Eugene Gano Hay, Indiana politician Jim Smith, .

More notable people

  • Travis Meeks (American musician) he was born in 27/04/1979
  • Paul Waymond Caine (Kappa Alpha Psi founder) he was born in 01/01/1891
  • Catherine Torrance (American classical philologist) she was born in 15/02/1869
  • Harvey Joiner (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1852

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Charlestown, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
491941 Caris College Jeffersonville (IN) 47130-8293

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Charlestown, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LVL Louisville, Kentucky 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. BUS

Closest post offices linked to Charlestown.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Charlestown Post Office Charlestown (IN) 47111

Other places with the same name (6)

Other cities in Clark County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clark County , IN.

City Name Population Title
Jeffersonville 48,530 The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.
Clarksville 21,447 Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States
Sellersburg 9,047 City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America
Henryville 1,905 Census-designated place in Clark County, Indiana
Utica 996 Town in Indiana, United States
Borden 930 Town in Indiana
Owen 664 City in Clark County, Wisconsin
New Market 622 Town in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States
Bethlehem 357 Town

Distance to Other Cities

Charlestown distances to largest Indiana cities