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Simonton Lake

Indiana · 4,710 residents · 3.367 sq mi
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Simonton Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,446. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $163,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
4,710
+16%since 2000
from 4,053 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,399 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+13%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Simonton Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,446
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,539 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,487
+26%since 2000
from $27,327 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $591 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(3,604)
Black6.6%(310)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(413)
Asian2.7%(126)
Other2.8%(130)
Diversity Score45.9%(2,162)
Diversity Score
46
+231%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simonton Lake, Indiana?

Simonton Lake, Indiana has about 4,710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Simonton Lake, Indiana earns about $61,446 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 $163,400, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in Simonton Lake, Indiana?

About 23.0% 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 11.1% 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 1,156 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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