Cassville, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 279, Cassville'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

Cassville is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 279. It ranks as the 635th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cassville is 31.9 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 33.3% of the population under 18, Cassville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cassville is $72,269. This is about the same as the state median of $71,957. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.9%. This is 77% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $163,700. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Cassville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Cassville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cassville, 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.