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Rossville

Indiana · 1,653 residents · 0.459 sq mi
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Rossville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,515. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $110,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,653
+9%since 2000
from 1,513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,601 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+11%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rossville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,515
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,665
−1%since 2000
from $19,765 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,494)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,609)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other3.8%(63)
Diversity Score12.7%(209)
Diversity Score
13
+491%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossville, Indiana?

Rossville, Indiana has about 1,653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rossville, Indiana?

The typical household in Rossville, Indiana earns about $50,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rossville, Indiana expensive?

In Rossville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $110,800, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Rossville, Indiana?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rossville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossville, Indiana?

About 12.2% of people in Rossville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 469 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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