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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Otterbein

Indiana · 1,283 residents · 1.283 sq mi
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Otterbein has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,915. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,283
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,000 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
+2%vs 2000
vs 31.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8911K1K1K2K1990201020202024Otterbein
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,915
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,524 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,327
−40%vs 2000
vs $17,128 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$359
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $577 in 2000
US average: $450
75.6%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.9% in 2000
24.4% rent
1.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,283)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(42)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score1.4%(17)
1
−58%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.4%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
+98%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Otterbein, Indiana?

Otterbein, Indiana has about 1,283 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Otterbein, Indiana?

The typical household in Otterbein, Indiana earns about $25,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Otterbein, Indiana expensive?

In Otterbein, Indiana, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Otterbein, Indiana?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Otterbein, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otterbein, Indiana?

About 4.2% of people in Otterbein, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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