Charlestown township, Indiana
Charlestown township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Charlestown township is a geographic entity located in Clark County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,748. The land area covers 64.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 16,748 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,658 | ±261 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,014 | ±270 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,658 | ±261 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 356 | ±170 |
| Median Home Value | $253,500 | ±$15,434 |
| Median Gross Rent | $994 | ±$116 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,021 | ±$11,317 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,381 | ±$3,129 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,457 | ±565 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,119 | ±470 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.2% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF CHARLESTOWN
GUS Population: 16,286 (2024)
ID: 163764
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
280 MAIN CROSS ST, CHARLESTOWN IN 47111-1228
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GUS Population: 127,479 (2024)
ID: 125974
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
501 E COURT AVE, 159, JEFFERSONVILLE IN 47130-4091
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Charlestown | 06-08 | Charlestown, IN | |
| Regular School Charlestown | 09-12 | Charlestown, IN | |
| Regular School Charlestown | 03-05 | Charlestown, IN | |
| Regular School Charlestown | PK-02 | Charlestown, IN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | Louisville, KY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 12 | Louisville, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Anchorage, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Louisville, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Louisville, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Louisville, KY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Caris College
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College | 10.0 mi away | 2780 Jefferson Centre Way, Suite 103, Jeffersonville, IN, 47130-8293 |
8122589510
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CHARLESTOWN CLARK COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 51 CLARK ROAD, CHARLESTOWN, IN, 47111 |
(812) 256-3337
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Mid-America College of Funeral Service
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College | 11.6 mi away | 3111 Hamburg Pke, Jeffersonville, IN, 47130 |
8122888878
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CHARLESTOWN-CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 51 CLARK ROAD, CHARLESTOWN, IN, 47111 |
(812) 256-3337
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Indiana University-Southeast
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College | 12.2 mi away | 4201 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN, 47150 |
8129412333
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GOSHEN, FORMERLY MAHAN
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 12050 HARMONY LANDING RD., GOSHEN, KY, 40026 |
(502) 228-1852
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PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville
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College Vocational | 12.2 mi away | 1414 Blackiston Mill Rd, Clarksville, IN, 47129 |
8122858805
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SELLERSBURG BRANCH
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 430 NORTH INDIANA AVENUE, SELLERSBURG, IN, 47172 |
(812) 246-4493
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Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth
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College Vocational | 14.4 mi away | 151 Chenoweth Ln, Louisville, KY, 40207 |
8009204593
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HENRYVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 214 EAST MAIN STREET, HENRYVILLE, IN, 47126 |
(812) 294-4246
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CRESTWOOD 4NE, KY US, located 14.4 miles from Charlestown township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.6° | 23.1° | 31.8° | 3.65" | — |
| February | 45.2° | 26.5° | 35.8° | 3.65" | — |
| March | 55.7° | 33.0° | 44.3° | 4.80" | — |
| April | 67.9° | 43.5° | 55.7° | 5.15" | — |
| May | 77.1° | 53.6° | 65.4° | 5.90" | — |
| June | 84.9° | 62.2° | 73.6° | 5.06" | — |
| July | 87.5° | 65.4° | 76.4° | 4.73" | — |
| August | 86.5° | 63.7° | 75.1° | 3.96" | — |
| September | 80.5° | 56.2° | 68.3° | 3.64" | — |
| October | 68.1° | 44.5° | 56.3° | 3.99" | — |
| November | 54.3° | 34.1° | 44.2° | 3.81" | — |
| December | 43.9° | 27.0° | 35.4° | 4.53" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
| Otisco CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Goshen city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| Memphis CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| River Bluff city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Sellersburg town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1801912142. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.