Cannelton is a city located in Perry County, Indiana. Cannelton has a 2025 population of 1,493 . Cannelton is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,516 in 2020.
The average household income in Cannelton is $48,504 with a poverty rate of 32.47%. The median age in Cannelton is 36.3 years: 33.1 years for males, and 39.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 125.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cannelton includes 92.76% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (92.76%)
Black or African American (2.66%)
Two or more races (1.93%)
Native American (1.66%)
Other race (1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,397 | 92.76% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 2.66% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 25 | 1.66% |
| Other race | 15 | 1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cannelton's average per capita income is $32,019. Household income levels show a median of $35,900. The poverty rate stands at 32.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,313 | - |
| Families | $48,750 | $59,702 |
| Households | $35,900 | $48,504 |
| Non Families | $19,856 | $35,494 |
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