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Bremen

Indiana · 4,696 residents · 2.834 sq mi
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Bremen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
4,696
+5%since 2000
from 4,486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,657 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+8%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Bremen
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,250
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,185 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,092
+53%since 2000
from $17,073 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade45.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+53%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(3,875)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino12%(539)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(1,244)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(3,398)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(1,145)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.5%(2,278)
Diversity Score
49
+75%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bremen, Indiana?

Bremen, Indiana has about 4,696 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bremen, Indiana?

The typical household in Bremen, Indiana earns about $44,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bremen, Indiana expensive?

In Bremen, Indiana, the median home is worth about $143,900, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Bremen, Indiana?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bremen, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bremen, Indiana?

About 11.1% of people in Bremen, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bremen, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bremen, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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