Duneland Beach, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 139, Duneland Beach'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

Duneland Beach is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 139. It ranks as the 798th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Duneland Beach is 72.9 years. This is 91% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. 46.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Duneland Beach is $52,417. This is 27% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Duneland Beach, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $615,100. Housing costs are 182% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Duneland Beach has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents.

Education

78.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Duneland Beach in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 166% higher 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 92.1%. Notably, 60.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Duneland Beach, 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.