West Baden Springs town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

West Baden Springs town is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 608. It ranks as the 468th most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Baden Springs town is 33.9 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Baden Springs town is $38,750. This is 45% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 51% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $120,500. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $201,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Baden Springs town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

9.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Baden Springs town, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.