St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 959, St. Mary of the Woods'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

St. Mary of the Woods is a small community located in Indiana, within Vigo County. The total population is 959. It ranks as the 361st most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Mary of the Woods is 53.5 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 26.0% 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 St. Mary of the Woods is $28,114. This is 61% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 65% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.4%. This is 187% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in St. Mary of the Woods, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 20.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 71% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

St. Mary of the Woods has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 9.1%.

Education

42.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places St. Mary of the Woods in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 44% higher 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 94.2%. Notably, 29.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for St. Mary of the Woods, 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.