Crows Nest, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 109, Crows Nest'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

Crows Nest is a small community located in Indiana, within Marion County. The total population is 109. It ranks as the 839th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crows Nest is 45.8 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. With 30.3% of the population under 18, Crows Nest has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crows Nest is $250,000+. This is 247% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.1%. This is 71% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Crows Nest, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 817% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crows Nest is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.8% vs 9.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.

Education

79.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Crows Nest in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 168% 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, 59.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Crows Nest, 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.