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Universal

Indiana · 283 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 $48,750. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 136 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
283
−32%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+17%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1442303174034891990201020202024Universal
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,897
+33%since 2000
from $17,930 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−3%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score5.5%(16)
Diversity Score
6
+86%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+102%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Universal, Indiana?

Universal, Indiana has about 283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Universal, Indiana?

The typical household in Universal, Indiana earns about $48,750 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 $55,900.

How educated are people in Universal, Indiana?

About 12.0% 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 17.7% of people in Universal, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Universal, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Universal, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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