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Bunker Hill

Indiana · 814 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 $45,081. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 173 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
814
−18%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.7
+11%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4425977529071K1990201020202024Bunker Hill
2024940
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.7%(63)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(43)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.8%(55)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.4%(44)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(55)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(112)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413%(106)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.7%(120)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.1%(107)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.9%(64)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.3%(35)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,081
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,154 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,397
+44%since 2000
from $17,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,300
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−7%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(749)
Black1.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other1.6%(13)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(4)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(1)
Korean0.2%(1)
Ancestry
German24.6%(157)
Irish11.8%(75)
English10.2%(65)
American8.6%(55)
Dutch2.5%(16)
Norwegian2%(13)
Scottish1.3%(8)
Lithuanian1.1%(7)
Italian0.6%(4)
Russian0.6%(4)
British0.5%(3)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.5%(3)
Swedish0.5%(3)
Swiss0.5%(3)
Belgian0.3%(2)
Austrian0.2%(1)
Canadian0.2%(1)
Greek0.2%(1)
Welsh0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.3%(111)
Married39.4%(173)
Widowed3%(13)
Divorced32.3%(142)
Women 15+
Never married20.4%(75)
Married33.8%(124)
Widowed7.1%(26)
Divorced38.7%(142)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bunker Hill, Indiana?

Bunker Hill, Indiana has about 814 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bunker Hill, Indiana earns about $45,081 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 $64,300, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Bunker Hill, Indiana?

About 12.3% 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 15.4% 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 196 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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