Dugger, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dugger, Indiana had a total population of 783, the 411th largest town in Indiana, with a median household income of $60,688, which is 16% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 9.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x.
Dugger Quick Facts
How Dugger 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 | 731 | 783 | +7.1% |
| Median household income | $58,585 | $60,688 | +3.6% |
| Median home value | $79,400 | $87,800 | +10.6% |
How Dugger 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+)
Dugger Rankings in Indiana
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Other Cities in Sullivan County
Cities Similar to Dugger
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentone | 768 | $60,000 | $112,000 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| Waynetown | 805 | $60,583 | $128,700 | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Milltown | 763 | $61,216 | $118,800 | 8.2% | 17.3% |
| Goodland | 792 | $58,370 | $96,100 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| West Lebanon | 789 | $64,688 | $113,300 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 783, Dugger'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
Dugger is a small community located in Indiana, within Sullivan County. The total population is 783. It ranks as the 411th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dugger is 45.1 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dugger is $60,688. This is 16% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $87,800. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Dugger is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Dugger has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.1% of all residents.
Education
9.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% 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 88.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Dugger, 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 Dugger, Indiana?
Dugger, Indiana has a population of 783 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dugger, IN?
The median household income in Dugger is $60,688, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Dugger, IN?
The poverty rate in Dugger is 9.1%. This means approximately 71 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Dugger, Indiana?
Dugger's population is 98.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Dugger, IN?
The median home value in Dugger is $87,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.4x.
How educated is Dugger, Indiana?
9.1% of adults (25+) in Dugger hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.