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Pendleton

Indiana · 4,717 residents · 13.358 sq mi
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Pendleton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,698. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value is $161,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,717
+22%since 2000
from 3,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Pendleton
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(248)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(289)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(366)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(309)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(241)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.6%(545)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(576)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413%(615)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.8%(556)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.7%(551)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.9%(277)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(144)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,698
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,204 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,209
+65%since 2000
from $20,074 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pendleton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,794)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(4,379)
Black0.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2%(92)
Asian0.9%(41)
Other2.4%(114)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(34)
Panamanian0.6%(28)
Puerto Rican0.5%(24)
Ancestry
German19.2%(850)
Irish12.7%(562)
American11.5%(510)
English9.4%(415)
Polish4.7%(210)
Scottish2.7%(119)
Dutch2.3%(103)
British2%(90)
Italian1.8%(80)
Bulgarian1.1%(48)
Belgian0.9%(42)
Greek0.7%(29)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.6%(26)
Croatian0.3%(13)
Hungarian0.2%(11)
French0.2%(10)
Latvian0.2%(10)
Welsh0.2%(7)
Danish0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(545)
Married58.2%(1,161)
Widowed2.1%(42)
Divorced12.4%(247)
Women 15+
Never married29%(669)
Married43.5%(1,005)
Widowed10.7%(247)
Divorced16.8%(388)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pendleton, Indiana?

Pendleton, Indiana has about 4,717 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pendleton, Indiana?

The typical household in Pendleton, Indiana earns about $65,698 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 $161,800, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Pendleton, Indiana?

About 32.6% 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 9.5% 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 2,408 residents, a change of about 104 percent over that period.

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

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