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Lake Bruce

Indiana · 163 residents · 0.585 sq mi
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Lake Bruce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,750. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 33 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

163
−17%since 2023
from 196 in 2023
2022 – 2024
279 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 335 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
58.9
+1%since 2023
from 58.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
15418120723326020222024Lake Bruce
2024163
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $29,643 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$37,953
−13%since 2023
from $43,461 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
23.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.581
+6%since 2023
from 0.548 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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

77.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
22.7% rent
61.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
27.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
55.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(159)
Black13.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(3)
Other3.6%(7)
Diversity Score40.2%(79)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(125)
Black17.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(3)
Other4.3%(7)
Diversity Score47.5%(77)
48
+18%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

42.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
53.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
60.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
34.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Lake Bruce, Indiana?

Lake Bruce, Indiana has about 163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Bruce, Indiana earns about $31,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lake Bruce, Indiana?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Bruce, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Bruce, Indiana?

About 23.3% of people in Lake Bruce, 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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