Cannelton is a city located in Perry County Indiana. Cannelton has a 2024 population of 1,487. Cannelton is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,514 in 2020.
The average household income in Cannelton is $51,835 with a poverty rate of 30.9%. The median age in Cannelton is 36.9 years: 36.2 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cannelton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,379 | 93.11% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 3.31% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 657 | 2.2 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 357 | 1.2 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
| Married | 225 | 3.53 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 48 | 3.31 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 27 | 2.3 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
51.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 9.82% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 8.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 7.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 1.76% |
| High School Graduate | 490 | 50.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 3.83% |
| Some College | 167 | 17.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 901 | 773 | 94 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,813 | $0 | $53,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,375 | $33,929 | $25,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $39,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,684 | $42,768 | $24,583 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $60,000 | $21,094 |
$33,684
Average Earnings
$42,768
Average Male
$24,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.05% of Cannelton residents speak only English, while 0.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,338 | 358 | 26.76% |
| Multiple | 49 | 41 | 83.67% |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 15 | 75% |
| Other | 12 | 12 | 100% |
30.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.5%
Male Poverty Rate
34.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cannelton is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cannelton is White, with 26.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 37.23% |
| Some College | 29.22% |
| High School | 25.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 49.25% |
| Female Employed | 16.35% |
| Male Employed | 9.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,071 | $72,285 |
| Households | $38,047 | $51,835 |
| Married Families | $70,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,856 | $34,435 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 5.62% |
| Native American | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.7%
Labor Force Participation
39.8%
Employment Rate
14.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.22%
Born in Cannelton
99.59%
Native Born
0.41%
Foreign Born
0.41%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.59% of Cannelton residents were born in the United States, with 75.22% having been born in Indiana. 0.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,453 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2028 | 1,460 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 1,467 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,473 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 1,480 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2024 | 1,487 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 1,494 | -12 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 1,506 | -16 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 1,522 | 8 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 1,514 | 31 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1,483 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 1,487 | -11 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 1,498 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 1,503 | -18 | -1.18% |
| 2015 | 1,521 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 1,526 | -17 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 1,543 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,542 | -10 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 1,552 | -9 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 1,561 | 0 | 0% |