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Lake Dalecarlia

Indiana · 1,355 residents · 1.128 sq mi
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Lake Dalecarlia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,701. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $161,100. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,355
+5%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+11%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lake Dalecarlia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,701
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,454 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,808
−1%since 2000
from $25,068 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,236)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(89)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,293)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(46)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.6%(8)
Diversity Score10.4%(140)
Diversity Score
10
+50%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana?

Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana has about 1,355 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana earns about $66,701 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana expensive?

In Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana, the median home is worth about $161,100, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana?

About 4.4% of people in Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Dalecarlia, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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