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Trafalgar

Indiana · 1,422 residents · 2.56 sq mi
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Trafalgar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,688. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. Median home value is $146,800. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
1,422
+78%since 2000
from 798 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+12%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4577331K1K2K1990201020202024Trafalgar
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,688
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,207
+59%since 2000
from $17,079 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(781)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,322)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(24)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score8.3%(118)
Diversity Score
8
+141%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+81%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trafalgar, Indiana?

Trafalgar, Indiana has about 1,422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trafalgar, Indiana?

The typical household in Trafalgar, Indiana earns about $71,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trafalgar, Indiana expensive?

In Trafalgar, Indiana, the median home is worth about $146,800, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Trafalgar, Indiana?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Trafalgar, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trafalgar, Indiana?

About 7.2% of people in Trafalgar, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trafalgar, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Trafalgar, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 873 residents, a change of about 159 percent over that period.

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

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