Spring Grove town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Spring Grove town is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 492. It ranks as the 514th most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Spring Grove town is 42.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 14.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Spring Grove town is $55,804. This is 20% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 84% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $133,300. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Spring Grove town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Spring Grove town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower 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 88.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Spring Grove 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.