East Oolitic, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, East Oolitic, Indiana had a total population of 22, the 953rd 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%.
East Oolitic Quick Facts
How East Oolitic 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 | 123 | 22 | -82.1% |
How East Oolitic Compares
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Median Home Value
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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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+)
East Oolitic Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to East Oolitic
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landess | 22 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Lake View | 23 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| River Forest | 21 | N/A | N/A | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Eden | 20 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Independence | 20 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 22, East Oolitic'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
East Oolitic is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 22. It ranks as the 953rd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
81.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in East Oolitic. 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. The survey records no unemployed residents in East Oolitic, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 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 East Oolitic is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.8% of the population.
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 East Oolitic, 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 East Oolitic, Indiana?
East Oolitic, Indiana has a population of 22 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in East Oolitic, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for East Oolitic — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in East Oolitic, IN?
The ACS sample for East Oolitic 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 East Oolitic, Indiana?
East Oolitic's population is 81.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in East Oolitic, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for East Oolitic — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is East Oolitic, Indiana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in East Oolitic hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.