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Wolcottville

Indiana · 998 residents · 1.013 sq mi
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Wolcottville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,828. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
998
+7%since 2000
from 933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
985 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+9%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8239451K1K1K1990201020202024Wolcottville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,828
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,220
−4%since 2000
from $16,974 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade51.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+29%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(917)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(956)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other8.5%(85)
Diversity Score24.7%(247)
Diversity Score
25
+926%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.6%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolcottville, Indiana?

Wolcottville, Indiana has about 998 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wolcottville, Indiana?

The typical household in Wolcottville, Indiana earns about $34,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolcottville, Indiana expensive?

In Wolcottville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Wolcottville, Indiana?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wolcottville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolcottville, Indiana?

About 15.8% of people in Wolcottville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolcottville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolcottville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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