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Mount Ayr

Indiana · 147 residents · 0.175 sq mi
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Mount Ayr is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $56,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

147
−2%since 1990
from 150 in 1990
1990 – 2025
840 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 857 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+33%since 1990
from 27.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
771011261501741990201020202024Mount Ayr
202490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,195
+129%since 1990
from $7,956 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.0%
−21.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$525
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
86.5%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
13.5% rent
1.1
−5%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+25%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Ayr, Indiana?

Mount Ayr, Indiana has about 147 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mount Ayr, Indiana?

The typical household in Mount Ayr, Indiana earns about $52,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Ayr, Indiana expensive?

In Mount Ayr, Indiana, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Ayr, Indiana?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Ayr, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Ayr, Indiana?

About 0.0% of people in Mount Ayr, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Ayr, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Ayr, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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