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Paoli

Indiana · 3,596 residents (2025 est.) · 3.739 sq mi
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Paoli has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,906. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 719 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,700. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,125
−19%since 2000
from 3,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
836 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,596 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Paoli
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,906
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,962 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,494
+120%since 2000
from $14,313 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.631
+47%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+79%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(3,759)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(27)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(2,698)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(278)
Diversity Score30.6%(956)
Diversity Score
31
+1017%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
13.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paoli, Indiana?

Paoli, Indiana has about 3,125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paoli, Indiana?

The typical household in Paoli, Indiana earns about $42,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paoli, Indiana expensive?

In Paoli, Indiana, the median home is worth about $150,700, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Paoli, Indiana?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paoli, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paoli, Indiana?

About 25.2% of people in Paoli, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paoli, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Paoli, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 417 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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