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Rossville

Indiana · 1,508 residents · 0.459 sq mi
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Rossville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,699. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $131,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,508
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.0
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rossville
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.2%(93)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.7%(131)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(106)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.9%(104)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(83)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.4%(187)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(178)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.5%(174)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.7%(192)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.2%(139)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846%(91)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(30)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,699
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,102
+22%since 2000
from $19,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rossville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,494)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,379)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(54)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.1%(31)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(31)
Salvadoran0.1%(2)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German29.5%(488)
English11.9%(197)
American8.2%(135)
Irish5.3%(87)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(37)
Norwegian1.8%(30)
Scottish1.7%(28)
Polish1.6%(26)
Dutch1.3%(22)
French1.2%(20)
Swiss0.8%(14)
Italian0.7%(11)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Syrian0.6%(10)
Danish0.6%(10)
Russian0.2%(4)
Czech0.2%(3)
Welsh0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.4%(203)
Married49%(281)
Widowed1%(6)
Divorced14.5%(83)
Women 15+
Never married28.2%(177)
Married50%(314)
Widowed8%(50)
Divorced13.9%(87)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossville, Indiana?

Rossville, Indiana has about 1,508 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rossville, Indiana?

The typical household in Rossville, Indiana earns about $57,699 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 $131,000, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Rossville, Indiana?

About 20.5% 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 9.1% 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 324 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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