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Indiana · 146 residents (2025 est.) · 0.09 sq mi
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Economy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,212. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $56,100. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
−28%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,600 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 2,222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+18%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:146 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1181401631852081990201020202024Economy
2024144
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,212
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,524
+11%since 2000
from $17,609 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
−34%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,100
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−6%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(7)
Diversity Score31%(45)
Diversity Score
31
+1146%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+119%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
32.6%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2017
from 90.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Economy, Indiana?

Economy, Indiana has about 144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Economy, Indiana?

The typical household in Economy, Indiana earns about $42,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Economy, Indiana expensive?

In Economy, Indiana, the median home is worth about $56,100, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Economy, Indiana?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Economy, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Economy, Indiana?

About 22.2% of people in Economy, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Economy, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Economy, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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