Bretzville, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bretzville, Indiana had a total population of 172, the 756th largest community in Indiana, with a median household income of $93,750, which is 30% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 30% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Indiana.
Bretzville Quick Facts
How Bretzville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 165 | 172 | +4.2% |
| Median household income | $99,732 | $93,750 | -6.0% |
| Median home value | $236,100 | $245,000 | +3.8% |
How Bretzville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bretzville Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Bretzville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cree Lake | 173 | N/A | $223,300 | 10.7% | 33.5% |
| Decker | 174 | N/A | $34,700 | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| Roll | 169 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Elizabeth | 168 | $95,417 | $155,200 | 22.2% | 3.0% |
| Greensboro | 178 | N/A | $104,600 | 9.6% | 2.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 172, Bretzville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Bretzville is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 172. It ranks as the 756th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bretzville is 61.4 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 9.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bretzville is $93,750. This is 30% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bretzville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bretzville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $245,000. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Bretzville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Bretzville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%.
Education
31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 21.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bretzville, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bretzville, Indiana?
Bretzville, Indiana has a population of 172 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bretzville, IN?
The median household income in Bretzville is $93,750, which is 16% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bretzville, IN?
The ACS sample for Bretzville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Bretzville, Indiana?
Bretzville's population is 93.0% White, 0.0% Black, 7.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bretzville, IN?
The median home value in Bretzville is $245,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
How educated is Bretzville, Indiana?
31.0% of adults (25+) in Bretzville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 21.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.