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Medora

Indiana · 693 residents · 0.304 sq mi
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Medora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,264. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,900. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% 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
693
+23%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,280 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+6%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3755437128811K1990201020202024Medora
2024817
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,264
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,444
+9%since 2000
from $13,262 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade40.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−47.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+48%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(668)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score4.6%(32)
Diversity Score
5
+108%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% 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
3.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% 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
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.9%
−54.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medora, Indiana?

Medora, Indiana has about 693 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medora, Indiana?

The typical household in Medora, Indiana earns about $28,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medora, Indiana expensive?

In Medora, Indiana, the median home is worth about $60,900, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Medora, Indiana?

About 1.3% of adults age 25 and over in Medora, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medora, Indiana?

About 24.0% of people in Medora, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medora, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Medora, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 153 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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