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Winamac

Indiana · 2,365 residents (2025 est.) · 1.361 sq mi
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Winamac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,600. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,473
+2%since 2000
from 2,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,817 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+2%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,365 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Winamac
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,413 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,774
+87%since 2000
from $16,447 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+16%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+50%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,333)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(31)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(2,034)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(208)
Asian1%(25)
Other7.8%(193)
Diversity Score38.8%(959)
Diversity Score
39
+637%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winamac, Indiana?

Winamac, Indiana has about 2,473 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winamac, Indiana?

The typical household in Winamac, Indiana earns about $47,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winamac, Indiana expensive?

In Winamac, Indiana, the median home is worth about $147,600, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Winamac, Indiana?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Winamac, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winamac, Indiana?

About 23.9% of people in Winamac, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winamac, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Winamac, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 211 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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