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Lake Santee

Indiana · 820 residents · 2.46 sq mi
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With 820 people, Lake Santee is a city in Indiana. That is roughly 120% ahead of the Indiana median. 94% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 46.8, about 8 years above the US median. Median household income runs $158,140, well clear of the $82,259 US median. That puts it 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
Land area
2.46 sq mi
Population, 20102024
6657708769811K201020202024Lake Santee
2024820
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(39)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911%(90)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(47)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(40)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.7%(63)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.9%(65)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.5%(119)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.4%(143)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.3%(142)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.7%(55)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
2.99 people
+10%since 2023
from 2.72 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
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
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(930)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(718)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(74)
28
+6%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard3.4%(28)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan1.8%(15)
Ancestry
German41.1%(337)
Irish26.2%(215)
English23.3%(191)
Scotch-Irish2.6%(21)
Welsh2.1%(17)
Scottish1.7%(14)
Italian1.6%(13)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
77.8%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
94.2%
US average: 95.5%
93.3%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.8%(75)
Married72.8%(262)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.4%(23)
Women 15+
Never married12.7%(36)
Married76.1%(216)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11.3%(32)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
73.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
4.8%
US average: 13.8%
26.1%
US average: 18.4%
11.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
74.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
35.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)43.6%(17)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)64.1%(25)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 39 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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