Hessen Cassel, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hessen Cassel, Indiana had a total population of 261, the 650th largest community in Indiana, with a median household income of $75,878, which is 5% higher than the state average. 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
- Unemployment rate of 20.3% is notably above the national average.
Hessen Cassel Quick Facts
How Hessen Cassel 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 | 176 | 261 | +48.3% |
| Median household income | $110,278 | $75,878 | -31.2% |
| Median home value | $393,300 | $504,800 | +28.3% |
How Hessen Cassel Compares
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Household Income Distribution
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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+)
Hessen Cassel Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Hessen Cassel
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 259 | N/A | $84,600 | 0.0% | 18.1% |
| Tocsin | 266 | N/A | N/A | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| Merriam | 268 | N/A | $206,600 | 22.0% | 1.1% |
| Mongo | 246 | N/A | $97,600 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Scipio | 246 | N/A | $223,400 | 24.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 261, Hessen Cassel'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
Hessen Cassel is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 261. It ranks as the 650th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hessen Cassel is 47.9 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hessen Cassel is $75,878. This is 5% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Hessen Cassel. 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 unemployment rate is 20.3%. This is 375% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $504,800. Housing costs are 131% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x 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
Hessen Cassel has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.3% of all residents.
Education
37.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 82.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Hessen Cassel, 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 Hessen Cassel, Indiana?
Hessen Cassel, Indiana has a population of 261 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hessen Cassel, IN?
The median household income in Hessen Cassel is $75,878, which is 6% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hessen Cassel, IN?
The ACS sample for Hessen Cassel 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 Hessen Cassel, Indiana?
Hessen Cassel's population is 97.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hessen Cassel, IN?
The median home value in Hessen Cassel is $504,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.7x.
How educated is Hessen Cassel, Indiana?
37.1% of adults (25+) in Hessen Cassel hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.