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West Baden Springs

Indiana · 574 residents · 1.089 sq mi
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West Baden Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,821. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
574
−7%since 2000
from 618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
527 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3974695416136851990201020202024West Baden Springs
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,821
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,956
+30%since 2000
from $14,532 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,300
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+100%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(580)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(19)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(66)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(533)
Black3.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(69)
Diversity Score
12
+12%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Baden Springs, Indiana?

West Baden Springs, Indiana has about 574 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Baden Springs, Indiana?

The typical household in West Baden Springs, Indiana earns about $39,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Baden Springs, Indiana expensive?

In West Baden Springs, Indiana, the median home is worth about $103,300, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in West Baden Springs, Indiana?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Baden Springs, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Baden Springs, Indiana?

About 15.0% of people in West Baden Springs, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Baden Springs, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, West Baden Springs, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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