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Chalmers

Indiana · 508 residents · 0.302 sq mi
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Chalmers has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
508
−1%since 2000
from 513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,682 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+22%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3894294695095491990201020202024Chalmers
2024526
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,313
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,319
+26%since 2000
from $19,258 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+12%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(492)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.3%(17)
Diversity Score13.1%(67)
Diversity Score
13
+353%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chalmers, Indiana?

Chalmers, Indiana has about 508 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chalmers, Indiana?

The typical household in Chalmers, Indiana earns about $55,313 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 $95,000, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Chalmers, Indiana?

About 20.1% 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 4.4% 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 28 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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