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St. Mary of the Woods

Indiana · 959 residents · 1.239 sq mi
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St. Mary of the Woods has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 35.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

959
+10%since 2023
from 869 in 2023
2010 – 2024
774 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 701 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.5
−13%since 2023
from 61.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
660741823905986201020202024St. Mary of the Woods
2024959
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,114
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $19,141 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$15,238
+7%since 2023
from $14,218 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
35.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.461
−17%since 2023
from 0.556 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$490
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $467 in 2023
US average: $1,442
20.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
79.6% rent
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
4.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
46.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(824)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(45)
Diversity Score12.3%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(869)
Black4.1%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(19)
Other3.3%(32)
Diversity Score22%(211)
22
+79%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
29.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−4%since 2023
from 17.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
64.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
18.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
35.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
29.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
3.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
27.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

18.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
81.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
30.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana?

St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana has about 959 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana?

The typical household in St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana earns about $28,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana expensive?

In St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana, the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana?

About 35.4% of people in St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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