Walesboro, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Walesboro, Indiana had a total population of 331, the 591st largest community in Indiana, with a median household income of $122,632, which is 70% higher than the state average. 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
- Household income is 70% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Indiana.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x.
- Unemployment rate of 8.0% is notably above the national average.
Walesboro Quick Facts
How Walesboro 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 | 233 | 331 | +42.1% |
| Median household income | $83,663 | $122,632 | +46.6% |
| Median home value | $198,700 | $202,600 | +2.0% |
How Walesboro Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
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+)
Walesboro Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Walesboro
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammer | 336 | N/A | N/A | 44.1% | 5.1% |
| Fair Oaks | 323 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 14.9% |
| Manchester | 343 | N/A | $149,100 | 0.0% | 18.9% |
| Amity | 317 | N/A | $207,900 | 0.0% | 19.2% |
| Wolflake | 353 | N/A | $105,900 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 331, Walesboro'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
Walesboro is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 331. It ranks as the 591st most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Walesboro is 26.4 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 32.9% of the population under 18, Walesboro has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Walesboro is $122,632. This is 70% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 52% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Walesboro. 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 unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 87% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $202,600. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Walesboro is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Walesboro is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.2% of the population.
Education
34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% 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 92.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Walesboro, 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 Walesboro, Indiana?
Walesboro, Indiana has a population of 331 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Walesboro, IN?
The median household income in Walesboro is $122,632, which is 52% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Walesboro, IN?
The ACS sample for Walesboro 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 Walesboro, Indiana?
Walesboro's population is 82.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Walesboro, IN?
The median home value in Walesboro is $202,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.7x.
How educated is Walesboro, Indiana?
34.7% of adults (25+) in Walesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.