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Tri-Lakes

Indiana · 1,329 residents · 3.417 sq mi
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Tri-Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,458. Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 2,596 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,400. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,329
−66%since 2000
from 3,925 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
389 / sq mi
−66%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+36%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7292K3K3K4K1990201020202024Tri-Lakes
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,458
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,399
+74%since 2000
from $22,590 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
6.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,863)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(24)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(97)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,279)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.9%(39)
Diversity Score9.5%(126)
Diversity Score
9
+282%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tri-Lakes, Indiana?

Tri-Lakes, Indiana has about 1,329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tri-Lakes, Indiana?

The typical household in Tri-Lakes, Indiana earns about $87,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tri-Lakes, Indiana expensive?

In Tri-Lakes, Indiana, the median home is worth about $251,400.

How educated are people in Tri-Lakes, Indiana?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tri-Lakes, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tri-Lakes, Indiana?

About 7.2% of people in Tri-Lakes, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tri-Lakes, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Tri-Lakes, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,970 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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