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Dune Acres

Indiana · 182 residents · 2.127 sq mi
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Dune Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,083. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $755,700. With a median age of 63.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 177% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 63.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
−15%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
63.4
+7%since 2000
from 59.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1601962332693051990201020202024Dune Acres
2024293
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,083
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,843 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$142,090
+109%since 2000
from $68,051 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.595
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$755,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
5.7
+41%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(170)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian2.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.1%(22)
Diversity Score
12
+246%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 99.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
36.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dune Acres, Indiana?

Dune Acres, Indiana has about 182 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dune Acres, Indiana?

The typical household in Dune Acres, Indiana earns about $132,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dune Acres, Indiana expensive?

In Dune Acres, Indiana, the median home is worth about $755,700.

How educated are people in Dune Acres, Indiana?

About 75.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dune Acres, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dune Acres, Indiana?

About 0.0% of people in Dune Acres, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dune Acres, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dune Acres, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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