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Straughn

Indiana · 259 residents · 0.141 sq mi
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Straughn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,000. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
−2%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,837 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,865 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+15%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1692122552973401990201020202024Straughn
2024229
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,596
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,310
+70%since 2000
from $13,693 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,288
+544%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−64%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(246)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(10)
Diversity Score12.4%(32)
Diversity Score
12
+1206%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+129%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Straughn, Indiana?

Straughn, Indiana has about 259 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Straughn, Indiana?

The typical household in Straughn, Indiana earns about $67,596 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 $48,000, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Straughn, Indiana?

About 12.9% 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 21.3% 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 67 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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