Metamora, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Metamora, Indiana had a total population of 491, the 513th 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%.
- Unemployment rate of 21.5% is notably above the national average.
Metamora Quick Facts
How Metamora 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 | 402 | 491 | +22.1% |
How Metamora 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+)
Metamora Rankings in Indiana
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Other Cities in Franklin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville | 2,643 | $55,938 | 8.7% | $180,700 |
| Oldenburg | 770 | $79,583 | 18.6% | $276,100 |
| Laurel | 444 | $27,692 | 35.4% | $72,900 |
| New Trenton | 290 | $36,818 | 0.0% | $152,800 |
| Cedar Grove | 252 | $65,938 | 10.3% | $158,800 |
| Mount Carmel | 60 | $63,500 | 6.7% | $131,300 |
Cities Similar to Metamora
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain-O-Lakes | 490 | $88,018 | $266,800 | 17.2% | 5.1% |
| Mooreland | 493 | $60,714 | $94,200 | 10.2% | 16.9% |
| Delaware | 489 | $64,167 | $206,500 | 7.0% | 8.6% |
| Zanesville | 488 | $67,212 | $162,500 | 25.8% | 10.3% |
| Hatfield | 497 | $71,932 | $138,000 | 11.8% | 21.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 491, Metamora'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
Metamora is a small community located in Indiana, within Franklin County. The total population is 491. It ranks as the 513th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Metamora is 51.2 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. 12.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Metamora. 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 21.5%. This is 402% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Metamora has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents.
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. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 52.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Metamora, 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 Metamora, Indiana?
Metamora, Indiana has a population of 491 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Metamora, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Metamora — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Metamora, IN?
The ACS sample for Metamora 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 Metamora, Indiana?
Metamora's population is 98.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Metamora, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Metamora — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Metamora, Indiana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Metamora hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.