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Schererville

Indiana · 29,646 residents · 15.109 sq mi
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Schererville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,327. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $237,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,646
+19%since 2000
from 24,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,962 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+20%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K22K25K28K31K1990201020202024Schererville
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,327
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,243 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,696
+46%since 2000
from $28,528 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(21,752)
Black2.1%(520)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,576)
Asian2.5%(633)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(6,376)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(21,092)
Black8%(2,373)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(4,052)
Asian3.4%(1,018)
Other3.9%(1,166)
Diversity Score58.5%(17,342)
Diversity Score
58
+128%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schererville, Indiana?

Schererville, Indiana has about 29,646 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schererville, Indiana?

The typical household in Schererville, Indiana earns about $75,327 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 $237,500, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Schererville, Indiana?

About 35.9% 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 5.0% 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 9,720 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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