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Attica

Indiana · 3,036 residents · 1.804 sq mi
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Attica has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,036
−13%since 2000
from 3,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,683 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+10%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Attica
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,754
+65%since 2000
from $16,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,410)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(53)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(144)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,784)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(82)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1.6%(48)
Diversity Score12.8%(389)
Diversity Score
13
+211%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Attica, Indiana?

Attica, Indiana has about 3,036 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Attica, Indiana?

The typical household in Attica, Indiana earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Attica, Indiana expensive?

In Attica, Indiana, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Attica, Indiana?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Attica, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Attica, Indiana?

About 18.3% of people in Attica, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Attica, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Attica, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 421 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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