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Shadeland

Indiana · 1,610 residents · 27.112 sq mi
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Shadeland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,958. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $132,100. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,610
−4%since 2000
from 1,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+14%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shadeland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,958
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,980
+21%since 2000
from $20,631 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−3%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,603)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3%(50)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(166)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,520)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(53)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other2.5%(40)
Diversity Score15.8%(254)
Diversity Score
16
+60%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 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
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shadeland, Indiana?

Shadeland, Indiana has about 1,610 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shadeland, Indiana?

The typical household in Shadeland, Indiana earns about $53,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shadeland, Indiana expensive?

In Shadeland, Indiana, the median home is worth about $132,100, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Shadeland, Indiana?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shadeland, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shadeland, Indiana?

About 14.7% of people in Shadeland, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shadeland, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Shadeland, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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