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Mooreland, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mooreland, Indiana had a total population of 493, the 512th largest town in Indiana, with a median household income of $60,714, which is 16% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 16.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Mooreland Quick Facts

Population 493
Median Household Income $60,714
Median Home Value $94,200
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Unemployment Rate 6.1%
Median Age 34.6 years
Homeownership Rate 65.7%
Affordability Ratio 1.6x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%
High School Graduation Rate 94.9%
Diversity Index 10/100
Population 493 512th of 967
Median Income $60,714 average
Poverty Rate 16.9% 36% higher than national
Median Home Value $94,200 bottom 20%

How Mooreland Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population417493+18.2%
Median household income$58,854$60,714+3.2%
Median home value$82,700$94,200+13.9%

How Mooreland Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.7%
$25K-$50K 20.2%
$50K-$100K 27.0%
$100K+ 28.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.3%
$10K-$15K
6.2%
$15K-$20K
0.6%
$20K-$25K
15.7%
$25K-$30K
6.7%
$30K-$35K
1.1%
$35K-$40K
5.6%
$40K-$45K
1.7%
$45K-$50K
5.1%
$50K-$60K
2.8%
$60K-$75K
14.6%
$75K-$100K
9.6%
$100K-$125K
23.6%
$125K-$150K
1.1%
$150K-$200K
2.3%
$200K+
1.1%

Employment

6.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%
61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $982/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

10out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Mooreland Rankings in Indiana

#512 Population of 967
#445 Median Income of 796
#639 Education of 966
#692 Home Value of 818

Other Cities in Henry County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
New Castle 17,367 $51,606 20.1% $98,000
Knightstown 2,241 $49,792 22.0% $130,000
Middletown 2,235 $56,008 12.7% $96,200
Spiceland 840 $65,875 22.2% $118,300
Mount Summit 713 N/A 4.9% $214,100
Sulphur Springs 454 $51,250 9.5% $139,300
Kennard 415 $58,125 10.4% $110,700
Lewisville 282 $50,208 23.8% $114,300
Straughn 229 $73,125 11.8% $112,000
Cadiz 226 $101,000 13.6% $105,600

Cities Similar to Mooreland

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Metamora491N/AN/A0.0%0.0%
Holton502$62,375$98,6002.7%21.9%
Delaware489$64,167$206,5007.0%8.6%
Prairieton475N/A$367,7000.0%18.1%
Roann479$58,542$95,90015.2%12.3%

A note before these figures: with a population of 493, Mooreland'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

Mooreland is a small community located in Indiana, within Henry County. The total population is 493. It ranks as the 512th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mooreland is 34.6 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mooreland is $60,714. This is 16% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $94,200. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Mooreland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mooreland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 9.1%.

Education

10.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower 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 94.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mooreland, 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 Mooreland, Indiana?

Mooreland, Indiana has a population of 493 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Mooreland, IN?

The median household income in Mooreland is $60,714, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Mooreland, IN?

The poverty rate in Mooreland is 16.9%. This means approximately 82 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Mooreland, Indiana?

Mooreland's population is 94.9% White, 2.6% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Mooreland, IN?

The median home value in Mooreland is $94,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.

How educated is Mooreland, Indiana?

10.2% of adults (25+) in Mooreland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.