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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hobart

Indiana · 25,363 residents · 26.195 sq mi
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Hobart is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,759. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $98,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,363
+16%since 1990
from 21,822 in 1990
1990 – 2025
968 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 833 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+8%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K23K26K28K31K1990201020202024Hobart
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,759
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,602 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,508
+47%since 1990
from $14,596 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$628
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $445 in 1990
US average: $602
80.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
19.8% rent
2.1
+36%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(21,370)
Black0.2%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,045)
Asian0.5%(109)
Diversity Score15.5%(3,392)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(22,561)
Black1.4%(347)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(2,042)
Asian0.5%(135)
Diversity Score23%(5,842)
23
+48%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 21.5 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 Hobart, Indiana?

Hobart, Indiana has about 25,363 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hobart, Indiana?

The typical household in Hobart, Indiana earns about $47,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hobart, Indiana expensive?

In Hobart, Indiana, the median home is worth about $98,300, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Hobart, Indiana?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hobart, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hobart, Indiana?

About 4.8% of people in Hobart, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hobart, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hobart, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,541 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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