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Cannelton, Indiana
Cannelton, city, in Perry County, Indiana. Cannelton had 1,488 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,524 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,404 (±237). GEOID 1810108.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,488
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,524 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,404 ±237
Median household income
$29,219
±$11,281 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$85,700
±$5,230 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$726
±$48 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Cannelton and what county is it in?
Cannelton is a city in Perry County, Indiana. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 1,028 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cannelton lies entirely within Troy Township (Perry County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cannelton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,488 people lived in Cannelton on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 1,524 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,404 (±237).
| Measure | Cannelton | Perry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,404 ±237 | 19,270 | no clear change |
| Households | 593 ±108 | 7,758 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.28 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 713 ±117 | 8,597 | no clear change |
Cannelton's population since 2000
From 1,209 in 2000 to 1,488 in 2025: up 23.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cannelton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cannelton?
The median resident of Cannelton is 34.1 years old; 27.6% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.9%.
| Measure | Cannelton | Perry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 ±3.3 | 41.9 | −10.1 |
| Under 18 years | 27.6% ±5.2 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±3.8 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Male | 53.1% ±3.6 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% ±1.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.2% ±6.3 pts | 92.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±4.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±3.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±4.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 28.3% ±7.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.9% ±4.8 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.6% ±5.3 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±5.9 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±3.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cannelton earn?
Half of Cannelton's 593 households earn less than $29,219 a year (±$11,281), against $61,151 in Perry County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $35,594 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 39.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cannelton | Perry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,219 ±$11,281 | $61,151 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $46,373 ±$6,455 | $75,866 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,836 ±$2,715 | $31,632 | −$4,276 |
| People below the poverty line | 39.8% ±9.1 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 51.8% ±16.0 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.7% ±8.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% ±3.8 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2% ±4.8 pts | 84.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cannelton?
Owners occupy 46.4% of Cannelton's occupied homes and renters 53.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $85,700 by its owner (±$5,230). The median renter pays $726 a month including utilities, and 55.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cannelton | Perry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $85,700 ±$5,230 | $163,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $726 ±$48 | $682 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.2% ±14.5 pts | 40.7% | +21.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $993 ±$115 | $1,131 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.4% ±8.2 pts | 75.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.6% ±8.2 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Housing units | 713 ±117 | 8,597 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.3% ±5.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±5.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.9% ±9.7 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.3% ±5.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.2% ±6.3 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.8% ±5.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cannelton building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Cannelton in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cannelton work and get to work?
81.1% of Cannelton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.0%.
| Measure | Cannelton | Perry County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5% ±6.0 pts | 55.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.0% ±7.8 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1% ±7.2 pts | 84.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2% ±4.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.7% ±4.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8% ±2.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.2 min ±3.0 | 23.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cannelton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Cannelton, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9526Perry County | 2,206 | $50,184 |
| Tract 9525Perry County | 3,658 | $60,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cannelton) · Census block assignment files
How does Cannelton compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cannelton is the 8,762nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 250th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Cannelton ranks 1,070th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 250th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,018th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 305th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 1,070th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 1,080th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 1,055th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 798th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd | 736 |
| Median age | 950th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,075th | 1,087 |
| Travel time to work | 974th | 1,088 |
Cannelton's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Cannelton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cannelton?
20 of the 57 figures for Cannelton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cannelton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cannelton.