Ulen, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 152, Ulen'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

Ulen is a small community located in Indiana, within Boone County. The total population is 152. It ranks as the 779th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ulen is 54.1 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. 15.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 4.0%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ulen, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $431,700. Housing costs are 98% 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

Ulen has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents.

Education

61.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ulen in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 109% higher 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. Notably, 26.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ulen, 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.