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Santa Claus

Indiana · 2,481 residents · 6.484 sq mi
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Santa Claus is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,875. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value is $165,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
2,481
+22%since 2000
from 2,041 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
383 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+12%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7371K2K2K3K1990201020202024Santa Claus
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,875
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,388 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,228
+22%since 2000
from $23,957 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,012)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,421)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(33)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(128)
Diversity Score
5
+85%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.1%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Claus, Indiana?

Santa Claus, Indiana has about 2,481 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santa Claus, Indiana?

The typical household in Santa Claus, Indiana earns about $65,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Claus, Indiana expensive?

In Santa Claus, Indiana, the median home is worth about $165,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Claus, Indiana?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Claus, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Claus, Indiana?

About 4.4% of people in Santa Claus, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Santa Claus, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Santa Claus, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,554 residents, a change of about 168 percent over that period.

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