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Farmersburg

Indiana · 1,069 residents · 0.743 sq mi
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Farmersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,976. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,069
−9%since 2000
from 1,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,439 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Farmersburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,976
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,478 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,825
+67%since 2000
from $14,873 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,145)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,004)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.7%(29)
Diversity Score11%(118)
Diversity Score
11
+328%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmersburg, Indiana?

Farmersburg, Indiana has about 1,069 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farmersburg, Indiana?

The typical household in Farmersburg, Indiana earns about $41,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmersburg, Indiana expensive?

In Farmersburg, Indiana, the median home is worth about $67,600, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Farmersburg, Indiana?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Farmersburg, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmersburg, Indiana?

About 13.9% of people in Farmersburg, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmersburg, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmersburg, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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