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Paragon

Indiana · 659 residents · 0.275 sq mi
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Paragon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,700. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

659
−1%since 2000
from 663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,396 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
33.3
+8%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4785636497348201990201020202024Paragon
2024537
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$15,883
+12%since 2000
from $14,193 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
24.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$71,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$643
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $853
38.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
40.8% rent
21.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
17.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
49.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.8
−7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(658)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(639)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(27)
Diversity Score12.2%(80)
12
+712%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
5.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
49.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.0%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paragon, Indiana?

Paragon, Indiana has about 659 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paragon, Indiana?

The typical household in Paragon, Indiana earns about $39,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paragon, Indiana expensive?

In Paragon, Indiana, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Paragon, Indiana?

About 1.3% of adults age 25 and over in Paragon, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paragon, Indiana?

About 24.7% of people in Paragon, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paragon, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Paragon, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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