Jerome, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Jerome, Indiana had a total population of 33, the 939th 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
Jerome Quick Facts
How Jerome 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 | 31 | 33 | +6.5% |
How Jerome 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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Jerome Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Jerome
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski | 33 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Petroleum | 34 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 26.5% |
| Judson | 32 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Elizaville | 35 | N/A | N/A | 71.4% | 0.0% |
| Teegarden | 35 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 33, Jerome'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
Jerome is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 33. It ranks as the 939th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Jerome. 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 Jerome, 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 Jerome is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 48.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (51.5% vs 8.6%).
Education
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Jerome, 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 Jerome, Indiana?
Jerome, Indiana has a population of 33 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Jerome, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Jerome — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Jerome, IN?
The ACS sample for Jerome 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 Jerome, Indiana?
Jerome's population is 48.5% White, 0.0% Black, 51.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Jerome, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Jerome — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.