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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chalmers

Indiana · 513 residents · 0.302 sq mi
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Chalmers is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,591. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $79,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

513
−4%since 1990
from 536 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,699 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,775 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
−4%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3894294695095491990201020202024Chalmers
2024526
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,591
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,386 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,258
+60%since 1990
from $12,024 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$513
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $425 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 85.8% in 1990
17.8% rent
1.5
+19%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(534)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(15)
3
−29%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−33%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chalmers, Indiana?

Chalmers, Indiana has about 513 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chalmers, Indiana?

The typical household in Chalmers, Indiana earns about $51,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chalmers, Indiana expensive?

In Chalmers, Indiana, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Chalmers, Indiana?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chalmers, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chalmers, Indiana?

About 3.6% of people in Chalmers, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chalmers, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chalmers, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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