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Economy

Indiana · 140 residents · 0.09 sq mi
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Economy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,833. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $25,500. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

140
−30%vs 2000
vs 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,556 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 2,222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.3
+12%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1181401631852081990201020202024Economy
2024144
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,833
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,083 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,916
−32%vs 2000
vs $17,609 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,500
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$284
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
82.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.5% in 2000
18.0% rent
1.0
−31%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.0%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.6%
−16.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Economy, Indiana?

Economy, Indiana has about 140 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Economy, Indiana?

The typical household in Economy, Indiana earns about $25,833 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 $25,500, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Economy, Indiana?

About 2.0% 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 13.6% of people in Economy, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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