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Bourbon

Indiana · 1,810 residents · 1.151 sq mi
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Bourbon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,911. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,700. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,810
+7%since 2000
from 1,691 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,573 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
+3%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bourbon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,911
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,803
+16%since 2000
from $17,054 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,584)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(85)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(229)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,694)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5%(90)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other1.1%(19)
Diversity Score16.2%(293)
Diversity Score
16
+19%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bourbon, Indiana?

Bourbon, Indiana has about 1,810 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bourbon, Indiana?

The typical household in Bourbon, Indiana earns about $48,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bourbon, Indiana expensive?

In Bourbon, Indiana, the median home is worth about $92,700, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Bourbon, Indiana?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bourbon, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bourbon, Indiana?

About 11.0% of people in Bourbon, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bourbon, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bourbon, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 138 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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