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Fish Lake

Indiana · 1,052 residents · 1.541 sq mi
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Fish Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has fallen 34% since 2019, a loss of 553 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,400. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,052
−34%since 2019
from 1,605 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
683 / sq mi
−34%since 2019
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+4%since 2019
from 48.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5928681K1K2K201020202024Fish Lake
2024684
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,455 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,986
Unchangedsince 2019
from $25,063 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 39.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $98,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $759 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 78.5% in 2019
15.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−20%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(1,341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15%(240)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(24)
Diversity Score34.9%(560)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(953)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(24)
Diversity Score15.4%(162)
Diversity Score
15
−56%since 2019
from 35 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 78.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+4%since 2019
from 24.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 79.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
Female
59.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fish Lake, Indiana?

Fish Lake, Indiana has about 1,052 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fish Lake, Indiana?

The typical household in Fish Lake, Indiana earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fish Lake, Indiana expensive?

In Fish Lake, Indiana, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Fish Lake, Indiana?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fish Lake, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fish Lake, Indiana?

About 6.4% of people in Fish Lake, 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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