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Dugger

Indiana · 797 residents · 0.586 sq mi
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Dugger has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
797
−17%since 2000
from 955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,360 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+14%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7097768439109771990201020202024Dugger
2024783
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,711
+62%since 2000
from $15,255 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+31%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(771)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other5.6%(45)
Diversity Score17%(135)
Diversity Score
17
+713%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dugger, Indiana?

Dugger, Indiana has about 797 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dugger, Indiana?

The typical household in Dugger, Indiana earns about $50,417 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 $79,200, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Dugger, Indiana?

About 7.7% 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 5.8% 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 119 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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