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Mentone

Indiana · 1,001 residents · 0.583 sq mi
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Mentone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,567. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,000. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
1,001
+11%since 2000
from 898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.2
−3%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7018641K1K1K1990201020202024Mentone
2024768
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.6%(86)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98.9%(89)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.8%(68)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.3%(63)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 249.1%(91)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3415.4%(154)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.2%(112)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412%(120)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.6%(106)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 744.5%(45)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.9%(49)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.8%(18)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,567
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,478
+27%since 2000
from $15,372 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−7%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(838)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(930)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(40)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.6%(19)
Ancestry
German37.7%(272)
English16.6%(120)
Irish13.2%(95)
American10.5%(76)
Dutch3.1%(22)
French1.8%(13)
Italian1.8%(13)
Swedish1.5%(11)
Polish0.7%(5)
Lithuanian0.6%(4)
Norwegian0.6%(4)
Welsh0.6%(4)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.4%(3)
Greek0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+111%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% 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
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
8.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.6%(112)
Married50.3%(184)
Widowed5.5%(20)
Divorced13.7%(50)
Women 15+
Never married8.7%(25)
Married57.3%(164)
Widowed13.3%(38)
Divorced20.6%(59)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mentone, Indiana?

Mentone, Indiana has about 1,001 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mentone, Indiana?

The typical household in Mentone, Indiana earns about $38,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mentone, Indiana expensive?

In Mentone, Indiana, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Mentone, Indiana?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mentone, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mentone, Indiana?

About 11.9% of people in Mentone, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mentone, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mentone, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 99 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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