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Fort Branch

Indiana · 2,965 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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Fort Branch has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,125. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
2,965
+28%since 2000
from 2,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,725 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 2,132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−1%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Fort Branch
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,125
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,479
+60%since 2000
from $17,180 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,280)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,742)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2%(58)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other4.8%(141)
Diversity Score18.7%(555)
Diversity Score
19
+522%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−1%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Branch, Indiana?

Fort Branch, Indiana has about 2,965 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Branch, Indiana?

The typical household in Fort Branch, Indiana earns about $62,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Branch, Indiana expensive?

In Fort Branch, Indiana, the median home is worth about $135,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Branch, Indiana?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Branch, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Branch, Indiana?

About 11.4% of people in Fort Branch, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Branch, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Branch, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 490 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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