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Vera Cruz

Indiana · 80 residents · 0.101 sq mi
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Vera Cruz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,000. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80
+45%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
792 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.0
−19%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1656971371781990201020202024Vera Cruz
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,051
−8%since 2000
from $11,963 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.185
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade45.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−24%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(10)
Diversity Score
12
+169%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+145%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vera Cruz, Indiana?

Vera Cruz, Indiana has about 80 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vera Cruz, Indiana?

The typical household in Vera Cruz, Indiana earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vera Cruz, Indiana expensive?

In Vera Cruz, Indiana, the median home is worth about $87,000, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Vera Cruz, Indiana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vera Cruz, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vera Cruz, Indiana?

About 11.6% of people in Vera Cruz, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vera Cruz, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Vera Cruz, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 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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