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Schneider

Indiana · 277 residents · 0.86 sq mi
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Schneider has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−13%since 2000
from 317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
322 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+1%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1622042472893311990201020202024Schneider
2024230
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,339 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,395
+12%since 2000
from $16,463 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+45.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+17%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(309)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score12.4%(34)
Diversity Score
12
+419%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
11.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schneider, Indiana?

Schneider, Indiana has about 277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schneider, Indiana?

The typical household in Schneider, Indiana earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schneider, Indiana expensive?

In Schneider, Indiana, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Schneider, Indiana?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Schneider, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schneider, Indiana?

About 14.5% of people in Schneider, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schneider, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Schneider, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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