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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Schererville

Indiana · 24,851 residents · 15.109 sq mi
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Schererville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,243. Population has grown 25% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $155,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,851
+25%since 1990
from 19,926 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,645 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 1,319 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+14%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K22K25K28K31K1990201020202024Schererville
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,243
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,658 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,528
+55%since 1990
from $18,411 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$155,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$656
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $493 in 1990
US average: $602
73.4%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
26.6% rent
2.6
+9%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(19,303)
Black0.6%(114)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(743)
Asian1.1%(223)
Diversity Score15.8%(3,143)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(21,752)
Black2.1%(520)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,576)
Asian2.5%(633)
Diversity Score25.7%(6,376)
26
+63%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.5%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.0%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schererville, Indiana?

Schererville, Indiana has about 24,851 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Schererville, Indiana?

The typical household in Schererville, Indiana earns about $59,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schererville, Indiana expensive?

In Schererville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $155,400, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Schererville, Indiana?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Schererville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schererville, Indiana?

About 3.1% of people in Schererville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schererville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Schererville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,925 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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