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Dugger

Indiana · 797 residents (2025 est.) · 0.586 sq mi
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Dugger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,688. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 172 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,800. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
783
−18%since 2000
from 955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,336 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+18%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:797 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7097768439109771990201020202024Dugger
2024783
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,688
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,071 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,156
+137%since 2000
from $15,255 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+17%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+21%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(941)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(768)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(15)
Diversity Score4.7%(37)
Diversity Score
5
+125%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dugger, Indiana?

Dugger, Indiana has about 783 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dugger, Indiana?

The typical household in Dugger, Indiana earns about $60,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dugger, Indiana expensive?

In Dugger, Indiana, the median home is worth about $87,800, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Dugger, Indiana?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dugger, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dugger, Indiana?

About 9.1% of people in Dugger, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dugger, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dugger, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 133 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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