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West Baden Springs

Indiana · 541 residents · 1.089 sq mi
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West Baden Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,329. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,300. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
541
−12%since 2000
from 618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
497 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+10%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3974695416136851990201020202024West Baden Springs
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,329
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,823
+105%since 2000
from $14,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+72%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(483)
Black3.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other2.4%(13)
Diversity Score18.4%(100)
Diversity Score
18
+71%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Baden Springs, Indiana?

West Baden Springs, Indiana has about 541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Baden Springs, Indiana earns about $45,329 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 $101,300, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in West Baden Springs, Indiana?

About 17.1% 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 6.3% 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 120 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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