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Roachdale

Indiana · 840 residents · 0.507 sq mi
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Roachdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,636. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,300. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
840
−14%since 2000
from 975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,657 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+8%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7448078709339961990201020202024Roachdale
2024971
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,636
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,179
+35%since 2000
from $17,112 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(968)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(795)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(43)
Diversity Score
5
+896%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roachdale, Indiana?

Roachdale, Indiana has about 840 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roachdale, Indiana?

The typical household in Roachdale, Indiana earns about $48,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roachdale, Indiana expensive?

In Roachdale, Indiana, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Roachdale, Indiana?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Roachdale, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roachdale, Indiana?

About 25.9% of people in Roachdale, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roachdale, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Roachdale, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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