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Simonton Lake

Indiana · 4,678 residents · 3.367 sq mi
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Simonton Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,028. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value is $150,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,678
+15%since 2000
from 4,053 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,389 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+4%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Simonton Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,028
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,539 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,303
Unchangedsince 2000
from $27,327 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+57%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,769)
Black1.6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(102)
Asian1.6%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(562)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(3,984)
Black4.6%(217)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(221)
Asian2.7%(128)
Other4.9%(231)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,745)
Diversity Score
37
+169%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simonton Lake, Indiana?

Simonton Lake, Indiana has about 4,678 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simonton Lake, Indiana?

The typical household in Simonton Lake, Indiana earns about $48,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simonton Lake, Indiana expensive?

In Simonton Lake, Indiana, the median home is worth about $150,900, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Simonton Lake, Indiana?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Simonton Lake, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simonton Lake, Indiana?

About 15.5% of people in Simonton Lake, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simonton Lake, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Simonton Lake, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,124 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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