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Gosport

Indiana · 865 residents (2025 est.) · 0.375 sq mi
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Gosport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,886. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $108,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,303
+82%since 2000
from 715 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,475 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 1,907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+10%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:865 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6568331K1K1K1990201020202024Gosport
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,886
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,788
+83%since 2000
from $14,101 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+7%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information23.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(692)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score2.3%(30)
Diversity Score
2
−61%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gosport, Indiana?

Gosport, Indiana has about 1,303 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gosport, Indiana?

The typical household in Gosport, Indiana earns about $59,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gosport, Indiana expensive?

In Gosport, Indiana, the median home is worth about $108,300, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Gosport, Indiana?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gosport, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gosport, Indiana?

About 13.1% of people in Gosport, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gosport, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Gosport, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 521 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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