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Corydon

Indiana · 3,153 residents · 1.652 sq mi
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Corydon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,755. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,900. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,153
+16%since 2000
from 2,715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Corydon
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57%(221)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(155)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(180)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.4%(171)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(173)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.6%(430)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.7%(400)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.3%(293)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413%(410)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.2%(353)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.9%(219)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.7%(148)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,755
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,823 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,886
+30%since 2000
from $20,740 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−13%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Corydon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,614)
Black1.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(51)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,801)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(133)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.4%(107)
Puerto Rican1.6%(49)
Ancestry
German19.3%(609)
American13.2%(417)
English12.4%(391)
Irish9.5%(299)
Scottish4.1%(129)
British3.9%(124)
Polish3.2%(102)
French2.4%(75)
Italian2.2%(70)
Norwegian2%(63)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(23)
Swedish0.7%(23)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.5%(17)
Dutch0.3%(10)
Croatian0.2%(7)
Welsh0.2%(6)
Belgian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(367)
Married38.7%(520)
Widowed6.3%(84)
Divorced27.8%(373)
Women 15+
Never married15.1%(216)
Married37.7%(539)
Widowed19%(271)
Divorced28.3%(404)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corydon, Indiana?

Corydon, Indiana has about 3,153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corydon, Indiana?

The typical household in Corydon, Indiana earns about $41,755 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corydon, Indiana expensive?

In Corydon, Indiana, the median home is worth about $98,900, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Corydon, Indiana?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Corydon, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corydon, Indiana?

About 11.0% of people in Corydon, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corydon, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Corydon, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 326 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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