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Spurgeon

Indiana · 172 residents · 0.175 sq mi
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Spurgeon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,000. 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
4% 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
172
−24%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
983 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+21%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1121431752062381990201020202024Spurgeon
2024163
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,106
+85%since 2000
from $16,850 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.6%
US avg: 10%
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−4%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
−61.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spurgeon, Indiana?

Spurgeon, Indiana has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spurgeon, Indiana?

The typical household in Spurgeon, Indiana earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spurgeon, Indiana expensive?

In Spurgeon, Indiana, the median home is worth about $80,000.

How educated are people in Spurgeon, Indiana?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Spurgeon, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spurgeon, Indiana?

About 8.9% of people in Spurgeon, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spurgeon, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Spurgeon, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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