Shadeland town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Shadeland town, Indiana Demographics
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As of 2026, Shadeland town, Indiana has a total population of 2,257, the 210th largest city in Indiana, with a median household income of $88,125, which is 26% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.9%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

Shadeland town Quick Facts

Population 2,257

Median Household Income $88,125

Median Home Value $261,300

Poverty Rate 13.9%

Unemployment Rate 1.6%

Median Age 38.4 years

Homeownership Rate 80.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

High School Graduation Rate 90.9%

Diversity Index 23/100

Population 2,257 210th of 967

Median Income $88,125 top 20%

Poverty Rate 13.9% 12% higher national

Median Home Value $261,300 top 10%

How Shadeland town Compares

Median Household Income

Shadeland town

$88,125

$70,051

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Shadeland town

$261,300

$201,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.3%

$25K-$50K 13.1%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 44.1%

Employment

1.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3% | National: 5.2%

64.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.9%

Renter 19.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.1%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

29.0%

55-74

20.5%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Shadeland town Rankings in Indiana

#210 Population of 967

#139 Median Income of 967

#170 Education of 967

#84 Home Value of 967

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Cities Similar to Shadeland town

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Kouts town	2,261	$75,854	$223,700	21.3%	4.8%
Burns Harbor town	2,198	$98,333	$236,700	32.0%	9.5%
Edgewood town	2,101	$85,842	$173,800	35.4%	4.6%
Monrovia town	2,090	$91,375	$216,500	21.3%	6.6%
Ferdinand town	2,346	$74,943	$172,700	30.9%	10.4%

Population Overview

Shadeland town is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 2,257. It ranks as the 210th most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shadeland town is 38.4 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shadeland town is $88,125. This is 26% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% higher. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $261,300. Housing costs are 30% higher than the state median of $201,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Shadeland town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.1%.

Education

29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Shadeland town, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shadeland town, Indiana?

Shadeland town, Indiana has a population of 2,257 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Shadeland town, IN?

The median household income in Shadeland town is $88,125, which is 12% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Shadeland town, IN?

The poverty rate in Shadeland town is 13.9%. This means approximately 313 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Shadeland town, Indiana?

Shadeland town's population is 87.1% White, 0.9% Black, 7.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Shadeland town, IN?

The median home value in Shadeland town is $261,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.

How educated is Shadeland town, Indiana?

29.4% of adults (25+) in Shadeland town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.