Deputy, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Deputy, Indiana had a total population of 37, the 933rd largest community in Indiana. The poverty rate is 18.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Deputy Quick Facts
How Deputy 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 | 11 | 37 | +236.4% |
How Deputy 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+)
Deputy Rankings in Indiana
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Other Cities in Jefferson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 12,223 | $61,183 | 14.9% | $203,100 |
| Hanover | 3,554 | $53,929 | 13.1% | $138,700 |
| Dupont | 279 | $64,338 | 9.0% | $116,700 |
| Canaan | 120 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Brooksburg | 111 | $39,167 | 14.3% | $179,200 |
Cities Similar to Deputy
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | 37 | $52,083 | N/A | 7.1% | 29.7% |
| Azalia | 37 | N/A | N/A | 17.9% | 40.5% |
| Lawrenceport | 38 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Elizaville | 35 | N/A | N/A | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Teegarden | 35 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 37, Deputy'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
Deputy is a small community located in Indiana, within Jefferson County. The total population is 37. It ranks as the 933rd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Deputy is 20.7 years. This is 46% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 13.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Deputy, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Deputy has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. 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.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Deputy, 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 Deputy, Indiana?
Deputy, Indiana has a population of 37 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Deputy, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Deputy — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Deputy, IN?
The poverty rate in Deputy is 18.9%. This means approximately 7 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Deputy, Indiana?
Deputy's population is 94.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Deputy, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Deputy — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Deputy, Indiana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Deputy hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.