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Bass Lake

Indiana · 983 residents · 8.714 sq mi
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Bass Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,086. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 266 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $324,600. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
983
−21%since 2000
from 1,249 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
113 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.2
+30%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
9301K1K1K2K2000201020202024Bass Lake
2024983
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,086
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,440 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,506
+114%since 2000
from $19,407 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
−29%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information0.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,600
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,278
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
58.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+117%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(956)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(10)
Diversity Score6.7%(66)
Diversity Score
7
+98%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 21.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bass Lake, Indiana?

Bass Lake, Indiana has about 983 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bass Lake, Indiana?

The typical household in Bass Lake, Indiana earns about $73,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bass Lake, Indiana expensive?

In Bass Lake, Indiana, the median home is worth about $324,600, and the typical rent is about $1,278 a month.

How educated are people in Bass Lake, Indiana?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bass Lake, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bass Lake, Indiana?

About 0.7% of people in Bass Lake, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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