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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

French Lick

Indiana · 1,941 residents · 1.823 sq mi
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French Lick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,197. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $50,600. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,941
−7%since 1990
from 2,087 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,065 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,145 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+6%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024French Lick
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,197
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,537 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,113
+60%since 1990
from $9,457 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$351
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
62.3%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
37.7% rent
1.9
+8%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,961)
Black4.6%(95)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0.5%(10)
Diversity Score16.5%(345)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,820)
Black3.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score11.1%(215)
11
−33%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+7%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in French Lick, Indiana?

French Lick, Indiana has about 1,941 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in French Lick, Indiana?

The typical household in French Lick, Indiana earns about $27,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is French Lick, Indiana expensive?

In French Lick, Indiana, the median home is worth about $50,600, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in French Lick, Indiana?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in French Lick, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in French Lick, Indiana?

About 18.7% of people in French Lick, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has French Lick, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, French Lick, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 146 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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