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Ross

Indiana · 6,751 residents · 5.667 sq mi
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The short version

Ross has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $119,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,751
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6,740 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
1,191 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,189 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+5%since 2023
from 40.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K20232024Ross
20247K
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,563
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,824 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,196
Unchangedsince 2023
from $29,252 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−2%since 2023
from 0.387 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $114,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,101
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,085 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(3,857)
Black14.4%(969)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(1,469)
Asian0.7%(50)
Other5.9%(395)
Diversity Score75.1%(5,062)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(4,057)
Black14.1%(954)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(1,391)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other4.9%(334)
Diversity Score71.7%(4,844)
Diversity Score
72
−4%since 2023
from 75 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+2%since 2023
from 27.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Female
52.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ross, Indiana?

Ross, Indiana has about 6,751 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ross, Indiana?

The typical household in Ross, Indiana earns about $54,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ross, Indiana expensive?

In Ross, Indiana, the median home is worth about $119,100, and the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in Ross, Indiana?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ross, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ross, Indiana?

About 18.4% of people in Ross, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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