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Bass Lake

Indiana · 1,195 residents · 8.714 sq mi
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Bass Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,140. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,000. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,195
−4%since 2000
from 1,249 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
137 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
+11%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
9301K1K1K2K2000201020202024Bass Lake
2024983
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,140
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,440 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,661
+6%since 2000
from $19,407 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
53.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+55%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,132)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(40)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.1%(25)
Diversity Score14.2%(169)
Diversity Score
14
+318%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 94.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bass Lake, Indiana?

Bass Lake, Indiana has about 1,195 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bass Lake, Indiana earns about $33,140 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 $105,000, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Bass Lake, Indiana?

About 11.3% 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 10.4% of people in Bass Lake, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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