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Churubusco

Indiana · 1,870 residents · 1.053 sq mi
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Churubusco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $100,300. Households here earn about 25% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,870
+12%since 2000
from 1,666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,776 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+18%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Churubusco
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,596
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,312
+31%since 2000
from $17,814 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,613)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(23)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,703)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(66)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.9%(54)
Diversity Score17%(317)
Diversity Score
17
+303%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Churubusco, Indiana?

Churubusco, Indiana has about 1,870 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Churubusco, Indiana?

The typical household in Churubusco, Indiana earns about $43,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Churubusco, Indiana expensive?

In Churubusco, Indiana, the median home is worth about $100,300, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Churubusco, Indiana?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Churubusco, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Churubusco, Indiana?

About 15.5% of people in Churubusco, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Churubusco, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Churubusco, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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