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Otwell

Indiana · 396 residents · 1.785 sq mi
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Otwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,345. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

396
+2%since 2019
from 390 in 2019
2010 – 2024
222 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 218 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
46.0
−10%since 2019
from 51.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
314407500593686201020202024Otwell
2024379
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,345
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
$23,675
+2%since 2019
from $23,321 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
20.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade45.3%
US avg: 10%
Information30.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$40,500
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$175
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $172 in 2019
US average: $1,124
74.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 84.3% in 2019
25.8% rent
1.0
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(54)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(22)
6
−59%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2019
from 24.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−16%since 2019
from 17.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
75.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 70.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
60.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 61.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
14.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
48.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
12.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
4.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Otwell, Indiana?

Otwell, Indiana has about 396 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Otwell, Indiana?

The typical household in Otwell, Indiana earns about $39,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Otwell, Indiana expensive?

In Otwell, Indiana, the median home is worth about $40,500, and the typical rent is about $175 a month.

How educated are people in Otwell, Indiana?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Otwell, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otwell, Indiana?

About 20.8% of people in Otwell, 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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