Velpen, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Velpen, Indiana had a total population of 57, the 918th 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
Key Takeaways
- 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Indiana.
Velpen Quick Facts
How Velpen 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 | 23 | 57 | +147.8% |
How Velpen Compares
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Median Home Value
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
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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+)
Velpen Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Velpen
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 58 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Linnsburg | 56 | $90,208 | $152,100 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Cartersburg | 59 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Paris Crossing | 59 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 61.0% |
| New Middletown | 55 | $66,250 | $110,000 | 13.8% | 7.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 57, Velpen'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
Velpen is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 57. It ranks as the 918th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Velpen is 44.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. With 40.4% of the population under 18, Velpen has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 33.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Velpen. 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 Velpen, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 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 Velpen 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
44.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Velpen in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 50% 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, 44.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Velpen, 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 Velpen, Indiana?
Velpen, Indiana has a population of 57 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Velpen, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Velpen — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Velpen, IN?
The ACS sample for Velpen 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 Velpen, Indiana?
Velpen's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Velpen, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Velpen — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Velpen, Indiana?
44.1% of adults (25+) in Velpen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 44.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.