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Santa Claus

Indiana · 2,586 residents · 6.484 sq mi
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Santa Claus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,472. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value is $175,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,586
+27%since 2000
from 2,041 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
399 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+21%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7371K2K2K3K1990201020202024Santa Claus
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,472
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,388 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,782
+58%since 2000
from $23,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
9.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,441)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(63)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0.8%(20)
Diversity Score10.3%(267)
Diversity Score
10
+269%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Claus, Indiana?

Santa Claus, Indiana has about 2,586 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Santa Claus, Indiana earns about $93,472 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 $175,400, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Santa Claus, Indiana?

About 37.7% 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 5.8% 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 1,659 residents, a change of about 179 percent over that period.

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

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