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French Lick

Indiana · 1,807 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 $28,894. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,700. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,807
−7%since 2000
from 1,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
991 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
−3%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024French Lick
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,894
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,197 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,927
+12%since 2000
from $15,113 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+46%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,820)
Black3.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(215)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(1,586)
Black5.7%(103)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(38)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.6%(390)
Diversity Score
22
+95%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in French Lick, Indiana?

French Lick, Indiana has about 1,807 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in French Lick, Indiana earns about $28,894 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 $78,700, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in French Lick, Indiana?

About 9.6% 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 30.6% 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 280 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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