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Pendleton

Indiana · 4,253 residents · 13.358 sq mi
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Pendleton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $130,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,253
+10%since 2000
from 3,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+5%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Pendleton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,204 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,415
+7%since 2000
from $20,074 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,794)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(132)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,083)
Black1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1%(42)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other4.2%(177)
Diversity Score16.1%(685)
Diversity Score
16
+372%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
40.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pendleton, Indiana?

Pendleton, Indiana has about 4,253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pendleton, Indiana?

The typical household in Pendleton, Indiana earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pendleton, Indiana expensive?

In Pendleton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $130,700, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Pendleton, Indiana?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pendleton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pendleton, Indiana?

About 5.9% of people in Pendleton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pendleton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Pendleton, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,944 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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

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