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Dillsboro

Indiana · 1,360 residents · 1.354 sq mi
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Dillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,442. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,200. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,360
−5%since 2000
from 1,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,061 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+9%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dillsboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,442
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,533
+44%since 2000
from $14,984 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
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
$113,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+2%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,401)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(16)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,296)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score5.1%(70)
Diversity Score
5
+55%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillsboro, Indiana?

Dillsboro, Indiana has about 1,360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillsboro, Indiana?

The typical household in Dillsboro, Indiana earns about $36,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillsboro, Indiana expensive?

In Dillsboro, Indiana, the median home is worth about $113,200, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Dillsboro, Indiana?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dillsboro, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dillsboro, Indiana?

About 26.7% of people in Dillsboro, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dillsboro, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dillsboro, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 160 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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