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Montezuma

Indiana · 929 residents (2025 est.) · 0.606 sq mi
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Montezuma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,974. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 298 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,400. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% 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

Total population
881
−25%since 2000
from 1,179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,454 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,946 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+17%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:929 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7848921,0001K1K1990201020202024Montezuma
2024881
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,974
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,111 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,271
+106%since 2000
from $13,754 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+1%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

Median home value
$80,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+2%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,137)
Black1.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(820)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(26)
Diversity Score16.4%(145)
Diversity Score
16
+138%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montezuma, Indiana?

Montezuma, Indiana has about 881 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montezuma, Indiana?

The typical household in Montezuma, Indiana earns about $56,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montezuma, Indiana expensive?

In Montezuma, Indiana, the median home is worth about $80,400, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Montezuma, Indiana?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Montezuma, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montezuma, Indiana?

About 20.2% of people in Montezuma, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montezuma, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Montezuma, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 264 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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