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St. Mary of the Woods

Indiana · 767 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 $14,583. Population has declined 12% since 2019. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 39.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
767
−12%since 2019
from 868 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
619 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 701 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
−30%since 2019
from 65.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
660741823905986201020202024St. Mary of the Woods
2024959
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,583
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $19,792 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,703
−6%since 2019
from $13,585 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$532
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $396 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
58.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97%(842)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian1%(9)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score7.3%(64)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(683)
Black2.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(18)
Asian1.3%(10)
Other1.5%(11)
Diversity Score18.7%(143)
Diversity Score
19
+154%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+25%since 2019
from 13.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
37.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 37.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
23.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
Female
77.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.0% in 2019
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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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 767 residents according to the 2020 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 $14,583 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 $532 a month.

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

About 31.2% 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 39.4% 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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