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Dana

Indiana · 555 residents · 0.292 sq mi
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Dana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,745. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
555
−16%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,901 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4935445946446951990201020202024Dana
2024652
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,745
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,322
+49%since 2000
from $15,603 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade23.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−18%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(640)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(539)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(22)
Diversity Score10.8%(60)
Diversity Score
11
+71%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dana, Indiana?

Dana, Indiana has about 555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dana, Indiana?

The typical household in Dana, Indiana earns about $45,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dana, Indiana expensive?

In Dana, Indiana, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Dana, Indiana?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dana, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dana, Indiana?

About 12.0% of people in Dana, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dana, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dana, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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