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Lake Santee

Indiana · 820 residents · 2.463 sq mi
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Lake Santee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,140. Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 231 residents. Median home value is $245,500. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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

820
−22%since 2023
from 1,051 in 2023
2010 – 2024
333 / sq mi
−22%since 2023
from 427 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.8
+12%since 2023
from 41.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6657708769811K201020202024Lake Santee
2024820
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$158,140
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $135,804 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$84,142
+5%since 2023
from $79,879 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.535
+5%since 2023
from 0.508 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

$245,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $226,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
94.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
5.8% rent
24.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.6
−7%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(930)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(59)
Diversity Score26.3%(276)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(718)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(74)
Diversity Score28%(230)
28
+6%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.2 min
+2%since 2023
from 32.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
77.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
12.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
63.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
5.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
39.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
48.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
99.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
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 Santee, Indiana?

Lake Santee, Indiana has about 820 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Santee, Indiana earns about $158,140 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Santee, Indiana expensive?

In Lake Santee, Indiana, the median home is worth about $245,500.

How educated are people in Lake Santee, Indiana?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Santee, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Santee, Indiana?

About 4.3% of people in Lake Santee, 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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