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Tell City

Indiana · 7,506 residents · 4.534 sq mi
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Tell City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,514. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% 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 $106,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
7,506
−4%since 2000
from 7,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,655 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+6%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Tell City
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,514
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,045 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,024
+43%since 2000
from $17,443 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.5%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(7,682)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(70)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(272)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(7,060)
Black0.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(112)
Asian1%(72)
Other1%(75)
Diversity Score10.1%(758)
Diversity Score
10
+192%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tell City, Indiana?

Tell City, Indiana has about 7,506 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tell City, Indiana?

The typical household in Tell City, Indiana earns about $44,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tell City, Indiana expensive?

In Tell City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Tell City, Indiana?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tell City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tell City, Indiana?

About 16.8% of people in Tell City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tell City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Tell City, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 582 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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