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Paragon

Indiana · 556 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 $41,944. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
−16%since 2000
from 663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,022 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+20%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4785636497348201990201020202024Paragon
2024537
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,944
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,044
+34%since 2000
from $14,193 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,700
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(523)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3%(17)
Diversity Score8.8%(49)
Diversity Score
9
+485%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paragon, Indiana?

Paragon, Indiana has about 556 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paragon, Indiana?

The typical household in Paragon, Indiana earns about $41,944 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 $69,700, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Paragon, Indiana?

About 2.9% 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 20.0% 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 50 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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