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DeMotte

Indiana · 4,384 residents (2025 est.) · 3.586 sq mi
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The short version

DeMotte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,868. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $234,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,234
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4,219 in 2023
2023 – 2025
Population density
1,181 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,177 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
−8%since 2023
from 41.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,384 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2023 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K20232024DeMotte
20244K
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,868
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,244 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,661
−2%since 2023
from $33,359 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
+7%since 2023
from 0.322 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $205,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,092
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,104 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+10%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(3,658)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(345)
Asian1%(44)
Other4.1%(172)
Diversity Score30%(1,265)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(3,813)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(275)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other2.8%(118)
Diversity Score23%(974)
Diversity Score
23
−23%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+8%since 2023
from 25.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
Female
59.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeMotte, Indiana?

DeMotte, Indiana has about 4,234 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DeMotte, Indiana?

The typical household in DeMotte, Indiana earns about $69,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeMotte, Indiana expensive?

In DeMotte, Indiana, the median home is worth about $234,800, and the typical rent is about $1,092 a month.

How educated are people in DeMotte, Indiana?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in DeMotte, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeMotte, Indiana?

About 8.4% of people in DeMotte, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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