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Universal

Indiana · 392 residents · 0.36 sq mi
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Universal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,857. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $19,000. Households here earn about 38% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

392
−6%vs 2000
vs 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,089 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1442303174034891990201020202024Universal
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,857
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,042 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,299
−54%vs 2000
vs $17,930 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.4%
+11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$19,000
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$267
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $425 in 2000
US average: $450
89.8%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
10.2% rent
1.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(413)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(12)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
1
−57%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
49.4%
−30.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Universal, Indiana?

Universal, Indiana has about 392 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Universal, Indiana?

The typical household in Universal, Indiana earns about $17,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Universal, Indiana expensive?

In Universal, Indiana, the median home is worth about $19,000, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Universal, Indiana?

About 3.1% of adults age 25 and over in Universal, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Universal, Indiana?

About 20.4% of people in Universal, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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