Dresser, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dresser, Indiana had a total population of 27, the 948th largest community in Indiana. 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
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Dresser Quick Facts
How Dresser 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 | 47 | 27 | -42.6% |
How Dresser Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Dresser Rankings in Indiana
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Other Cities in Vigo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | 58,427 | $43,126 | 24.6% | $115,700 |
| North Terre Haute | 4,534 | $54,640 | 15.7% | $152,900 |
| West Terre Haute | 2,092 | $53,676 | 10.5% | $74,100 |
| Seelyville | 986 | $56,994 | 10.5% | $151,900 |
| St. Mary of the Woods | 959 | $28,114 | 35.4% | N/A |
| Tecumseh | 638 | $91,750 | 9.3% | $251,000 |
| New Goshen | 526 | $68,214 | 5.9% | $95,000 |
| Riley | 441 | $77,083 | 21.4% | $108,800 |
| Toad Hop | 257 | $90,938 | 0.0% | $93,800 |
| Shepardsville | 115 | N/A | 0.0% | $76,200 |
Cities Similar to Dresser
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | 28 | N/A | N/A | 32.1% | 0.0% |
| Jefferson | 29 | N/A | N/A | 17.2% | 0.0% |
| Lakeshore Resort | 29 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Alfordsville | 25 | $48,333 | $121,900 | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Hamburg | 25 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 27, Dresser'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
Dresser is a small community located in Indiana, within Vigo County. The total population is 27. It ranks as the 948th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dresser is 32.9 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Dresser. 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. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Dresser is Black or African American, making up 55.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 44.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (55.6% vs 9.1%).
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. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 0.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Dresser, 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 Dresser, Indiana?
Dresser, Indiana has a population of 27 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dresser, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Dresser — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Dresser, IN?
The ACS sample for Dresser 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 Dresser, Indiana?
Dresser's population is 44.4% White, 55.6% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Dresser, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Dresser — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Dresser, Indiana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Dresser hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.