Springport, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 154, Springport'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

Springport is a small community located in Indiana, within Henry County. The total population is 154. It ranks as the 775th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Springport is 62.2 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 7.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.9% 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 Springport is $46,528. This is 35% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Springport, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $85,900. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Springport is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Springport is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% 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 90.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Springport, 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.