Wall Lake, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wall Lake, Indiana had a total population of 181, the 745th 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
Wall Lake Quick Facts
How Wall Lake 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 | 256 | 181 | -29.3% |
| Median home value | $305,900 | $354,100 | +15.8% |
How Wall Lake Compares
Median Household Income
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Household Income Distribution
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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+)
Wall Lake Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Wall Lake
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modoc | 180 | $64,167 | $65,000 | 13.0% | 10.6% |
| Deer Creek | 183 | $60,625 | $111,900 | 38.9% | 8.7% |
| Leiters Ford | 183 | $43,798 | $331,400 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Patriot | 183 | $56,818 | $95,000 | 9.3% | 9.3% |
| Solsberry | 184 | $230,724 | $447,400 | 52.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 181, Wall Lake'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
Wall Lake is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 181. It ranks as the 745th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wall Lake is 33.6 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 36.5% of the population under 18, Wall Lake has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Wall Lake. 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 Wall Lake, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $354,100. Housing costs are 62% higher than the state median of $218,200. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Wall Lake 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
34.8% 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 79.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Wall Lake, 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 Wall Lake, Indiana?
Wall Lake, Indiana has a population of 181 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wall Lake, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Wall Lake — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Wall Lake, IN?
The ACS sample for Wall Lake 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 Wall Lake, Indiana?
Wall Lake's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Wall Lake, IN?
The median home value in Wall Lake is $354,100.
How educated is Wall Lake, Indiana?
34.8% of adults (25+) in Wall Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.