South Center, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, South Center, Indiana had a total population of 108, the 843rd 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
South Center Quick Facts
How South Center 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 | 101 | 108 | +6.9% |
| Median home value | $245,800 | $244,600 | -0.5% |
How South Center Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
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+)
South Center Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to South Center
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutler | 108 | $18,322 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Cory | 109 | $150,000 | $114,400 | 41.9% | 0.0% |
| Crows Nest | 109 | $250,000+ | $2,000,000+ | 79.0% | 21.1% |
| Middlebury | 109 | $61,875 | $123,400 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Otisco | 109 | $36,563 | N/A | 0.0% | 84.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 108, South Center'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
South Center is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 108. It ranks as the 843rd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in South Center is 60.1 years. This is 58% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in South Center. 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 South Center, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $244,600. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $218,200. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in South Center was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for South Center, 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 South Center, Indiana?
South Center, Indiana has a population of 108 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in South Center, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for South Center — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in South Center, IN?
The ACS sample for South Center 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 South Center, Indiana?
South Center's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in South Center, IN?
The median home value in South Center is $244,600.
How educated is South Center, Indiana?
23.2% of adults (25+) in South Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.