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Chain-O-Lakes

Indiana · 490 residents · 1.542 sq mi
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The short version

Chain-O-Lakes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,018. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $266,800. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

490
+15%since 2023
from 427 in 2023
2022 – 2024
318 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 277 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 52.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
40946451957462920222024Chain-O-Lakes
2024490
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,018
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,010 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$39,870
+39%since 2023
from $28,725 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.357
+53%since 2023
from 0.234 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$266,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $255,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
14.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.0
−16%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(427)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(457)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(12)
Diversity Score16%(78)
16
from 0 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−15%since 2023
from 19.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
74.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
18.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
40.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
33.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

65.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
34.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
17.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chain-O-Lakes, Indiana?

Chain-O-Lakes, Indiana has about 490 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chain-O-Lakes, Indiana?

The typical household in Chain-O-Lakes, Indiana earns about $88,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chain-O-Lakes, Indiana expensive?

In Chain-O-Lakes, Indiana, the median home is worth about $266,800.

How educated are people in Chain-O-Lakes, Indiana?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chain-O-Lakes, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chain-O-Lakes, Indiana?

About 5.1% of people in Chain-O-Lakes, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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