Charlestown is a city located in Clark County, in the state of Indiana (IN), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 590 ft. With a population of approximately 5,993 residents, Charlestown offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 47.96% males and 52.04% females, and it has a population density of 572.10 people per square mile (993.09/km²). Charlestown lies at a latitude of 38.45 and a longitude of -85.67, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (24.3%), followed by English (7.3%), German (11.4%), and Scotch-Irish (1.6%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 47111.