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Chalmers

Indiana · 523 residents · 0.302 sq mi
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Chalmers has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
523
+2%since 2000
from 513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,732 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+12%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3894294695095491990201020202024Chalmers
2024526
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,023
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,397
+37%since 2000
from $19,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.3%(17)
Diversity Score11.4%(60)
Diversity Score
11
+294%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chalmers, Indiana?

Chalmers, Indiana has about 523 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chalmers, Indiana?

The typical household in Chalmers, Indiana earns about $61,023 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 $93,800, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Chalmers, Indiana?

About 12.6% 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 4.1% 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 13 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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