It was a thriving community during the first half of the 20th century, with population rising to above 800 by 1950, but economic activity slowed thereafter (partly due to recurring flooding),[8] and commercial establishments closed.

A large swath of the previous inhabited level area has been converted into the Lucas Oil Golf Course.

160 acres (0.65 km2) of high ground were purchased, a partnership was formed with Lincoln Hills Development Corporation, and a major portion of the town was relocated.

[11] According to the 2010 United States Census, English has a total area of 3.04 square miles (7.87 km2), all land.

[12] The climate in this area is characterized by highly variable fluctuations in weather with hot, humid summers and frigidly cold, generally wet winters.

[13] As Southern Indiana is in a transitional zone between these two areas, localized climate does not firmly adhere to either classification.

In 2024, an alternative band by the name 'Faith In Humanity' recorded their 2nd album 'The Dark Wave' making them the first band to have recorded a full studio album in that area despite living in a poverty stricken part of town due to multiple floods damaging that area over the years.

As of the 2010 United States Census,[16] there were 645 people, 285 households, and 177 families in the town.

As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 673 people, 294 households, and 171 families in the town.