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Lake Eliza

Indiana · 545 residents · 0.475 sq mi
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The short version

Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 180 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $173,000.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
545
−25%since 2023
from 725 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Population density
1,147 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 1,526 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+24%since 2023
from 33.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2022 – 2024
52758163568974320222024Lake Eliza
2024545
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$53,798
+15%since 2023
from $46,630 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.705
+34%since 2023
from 0.527 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Median home value
$173,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $168,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(679)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(37)
Diversity Score15%(109)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(507)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(30)
Diversity Score16.4%(89)
Diversity Score
16
+9%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
64.8 min
+32%since 2023
from 49.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.7%
−18.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Female
42.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Eliza, Indiana?

Lake Eliza, Indiana has about 545 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lake Eliza, Indiana expensive?

In Lake Eliza, Indiana, the median home is worth about $173,000.

How educated are people in Lake Eliza, Indiana?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Eliza, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Eliza, Indiana?

About 10.3% of people in Lake Eliza, 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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