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Bunker Hill

Indiana · 888 residents · 0.389 sq mi
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Bunker Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,273. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,900. Households here earn about 32% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
888
−10%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,283 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,537 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+10%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4425977529071K1990201020202024Bunker Hill
2024940
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,273
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,154 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,700
+4%since 2000
from $17,000 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+18%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(929)
Black1.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(76)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(820)
Black1.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other1.7%(16)
Diversity Score15%(133)
Diversity Score
15
+96%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
2.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bunker Hill, Indiana?

Bunker Hill, Indiana has about 888 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bunker Hill, Indiana?

The typical household in Bunker Hill, Indiana earns about $32,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bunker Hill, Indiana expensive?

In Bunker Hill, Indiana, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Bunker Hill, Indiana?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bunker Hill, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bunker Hill, Indiana?

About 14.6% of people in Bunker Hill, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bunker Hill, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bunker Hill, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 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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