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Rensselaer

Indiana · 5,859 residents · 6.728 sq mi
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Rensselaer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
5,859
+11%since 2000
from 5,294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
871 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+1%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Rensselaer
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,481
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,277
−3%since 2000
from $20,872 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(5,093)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(134)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(383)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(5,401)
Black0.7%(39)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(318)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other1.3%(77)
Diversity Score18.4%(1,077)
Diversity Score
18
+154%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rensselaer, Indiana?

Rensselaer, Indiana has about 5,859 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rensselaer, Indiana?

The typical household in Rensselaer, Indiana earns about $38,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rensselaer, Indiana expensive?

In Rensselaer, Indiana, the median home is worth about $107,200, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Rensselaer, Indiana?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rensselaer, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rensselaer, Indiana?

About 14.8% of people in Rensselaer, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rensselaer, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rensselaer, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 814 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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