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Hymera

Indiana · 653 residents · 0.712 sq mi
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Hymera has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,194. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 180 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,300. Households here earn about 34% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
653
−22%since 2000
from 833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
917 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+17%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6207198179151K1990201020202024Hymera
2024937
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,194
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,284
+32%since 2000
from $13,113 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+53%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(828)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score9.4%(61)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hymera, Indiana?

Hymera, Indiana has about 653 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hymera, Indiana?

The typical household in Hymera, Indiana earns about $38,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hymera, Indiana expensive?

In Hymera, Indiana, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Hymera, Indiana?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hymera, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hymera, Indiana?

About 17.7% of people in Hymera, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hymera, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hymera, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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