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Straughn

Indiana · 222 residents · 0.141 sq mi
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Straughn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,929. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
222
−16%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,574 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,865 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+16%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1692122552973401990201020202024Straughn
2024229
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,929
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,944 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,061
+39%since 2000
from $13,693 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+390%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
+18%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
12.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.4%
−58.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
64.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Straughn, Indiana?

Straughn, Indiana has about 222 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Straughn, Indiana?

The typical household in Straughn, Indiana earns about $53,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Straughn, Indiana expensive?

In Straughn, Indiana, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Straughn, Indiana?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Straughn, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Straughn, Indiana?

About 12.6% of people in Straughn, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Straughn, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Straughn, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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