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Lake Santee

Indiana · 889 residents · 2.463 sq mi
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Lake Santee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,161. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $207,900. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
889
+3%since 2019
from 860 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
361 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 349 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+7%since 2019
from 47.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6657708769811K201020202024Lake Santee
2024820
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,161
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $72,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,733
−3%since 2019
from $43,074 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services15.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $148,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.4% in 2019
6.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(860)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(835)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(58)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 27.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 98.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+4%since 2019
from 30.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 94.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 69.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 41.7% in 2019
Female
56.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Santee, Indiana?

Lake Santee, Indiana has about 889 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Santee, Indiana earns about $76,161 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 $207,900.

How educated are people in Lake Santee, Indiana?

About 31.3% 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 2.3% of people in Lake Santee, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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