Cedar Grove, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 252, Cedar Grove'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

Cedar Grove is a small community located in Indiana, within Franklin County. The total population is 252. It ranks as the 656th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cedar Grove is 33.8 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 35.3% of the population under 18, Cedar Grove has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cedar Grove is $65,938. This is 8% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $158,800. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Cedar Grove is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cedar Grove has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 9.1%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cedar Grove, 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.