Cannelton is a city located in Perry County, Indiana. Cannelton has a 2026 population of 1,489. Cannelton is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,516 in 2020.
The median household income in Cannelton is $29,219 with a poverty rate of 39.75%. The median age in Cannelton is 34.1 years: 33.1 years for males, and 36.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.1 years
Female: 36.3 years
Male: 33.1 years
There are 1,016 adults, (193 of whom are seniors) in Cannelton.
Female: 659 (46.9%)
Male: 745 (53.1%)
The racial composition of Cannelton includes 90.17% White, 3.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,266 | 90.17% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 3.92% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 27 | 1.92% |
| Other race | 15 | 1.07% |
Cannelton 's average per capita income is $29,375. Household income levels show a median of $29,219. The poverty rate stands at 39.75%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $63,750 | - |
| Families | $33,750 | $53,084 |
| Households | $29,219 | $46,373 |
| Non Families | $24,286 | $38,285 |
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