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Hartz Lake

Indiana · 312 residents · 0.421 sq mi
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Hartz Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,360. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 55.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

312
+7%since 2023
from 291 in 2023
2022 – 2024
741 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 691 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.1
+26%since 2023
from 37.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
25527028630231720222024Hartz Lake
2024312
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,360
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,659 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
$16,944
+4%since 2023
from $16,354 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
55.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.307
−14%since 2023
from 0.357 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information57.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
11.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
43.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(6)
Diversity Score5%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(282)
Black8.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score22%(69)
22
+336%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
11.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

67.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
32.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartz Lake, Indiana?

Hartz Lake, Indiana has about 312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartz Lake, Indiana?

The typical household in Hartz Lake, Indiana earns about $45,360 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hartz Lake, Indiana?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hartz Lake, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartz Lake, Indiana?

About 55.4% of people in Hartz Lake, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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