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Poneto

Indiana · 166 residents · 0.115 sq mi
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Poneto has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,893. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
−31%since 2000
from 240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,443 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 2,087 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+40%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1241672112542981990201020202024Poneto
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,893
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,843
+25%since 2000
from $15,820 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.265
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade46.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+15%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(7)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.6%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poneto, Indiana?

Poneto, Indiana has about 166 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poneto, Indiana?

The typical household in Poneto, Indiana earns about $45,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poneto, Indiana expensive?

In Poneto, Indiana, the median home is worth about $66,300.

How educated are people in Poneto, Indiana?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Poneto, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poneto, Indiana?

About 15.2% of people in Poneto, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poneto, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Poneto, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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