Wynnedale, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 210, Wynnedale'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

Wynnedale is a small community located in Indiana, within Marion County. The total population is 210. It ranks as the 702nd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wynnedale is 60.0 years. This is 57% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 13.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wynnedale is $111,250. This is 55% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.9%. This is 85% 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 Wynnedale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $350,000. Housing costs are 60% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 99.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wynnedale is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (23.8% vs 9.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.

Education

68.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Wynnedale in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 131% 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 97.8%. Notably, 42.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wynnedale, 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.