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Hanover

Indiana · 3,546 residents · 2.221 sq mi
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Hanover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,766. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,600. At a median age of 26.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
3,546
+25%since 2000
from 2,834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,597 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.2
−23%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Hanover
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,766
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,944 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,489
−6%since 2000
from $16,520 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+24%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,713)
Black2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(35)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(250)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(3,300)
Black2.2%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(85)
Asian0.8%(28)
Other1.2%(43)
Diversity Score15.8%(560)
Diversity Score
16
+79%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−3%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanover, Indiana?

Hanover, Indiana has about 3,546 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hanover, Indiana?

The typical household in Hanover, Indiana earns about $36,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanover, Indiana expensive?

In Hanover, Indiana, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Hanover, Indiana?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hanover, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hanover, Indiana?

About 16.0% of people in Hanover, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanover, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanover, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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