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Culver

Indiana · 1,256 residents (2025 est.) · 1.158 sq mi
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Culver has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,857. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $243,900. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 36.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,392
−10%since 2000
from 1,539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,202 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+15%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,256 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Culver
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,857
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,047 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,664
+57%since 2000
from $18,938 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.7%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
+45%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
40.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+135%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,451)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(34)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(141)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(1,084)
Black6.2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(39)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other12.3%(171)
Diversity Score46.7%(650)
Diversity Score
47
+408%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.4%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 72.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Culver, Indiana?

Culver, Indiana has about 1,392 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Culver, Indiana?

The typical household in Culver, Indiana earns about $42,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Culver, Indiana expensive?

In Culver, Indiana, the median home is worth about $243,900, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Culver, Indiana?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Culver, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Culver, Indiana?

About 36.7% of people in Culver, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Culver, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Culver, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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