Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Spring Lake, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

224

Median Agei

63.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.2%220

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%3

Asian

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%15

High School Diploma

37.7%72

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%12

Some College (1+ yr)

11%21

Associate's Degree

13.1%25

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%25

Master's Degree

3.1%6

Professional Degree

0.5%1

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$169,400

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

99.2%124

Renter-Occupied

0.8%1

Total Units

125

Homeownership

99.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%1

$50K–$100K

33.9%42

$100K–$150K

4%5

$150K–$200K

28.2%35

$200K–$300K

15.3%19

$300K–$500K

12.1%15

$500K–$1M

5.6%7

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%1

2000–2009

1.6%2

1990–1999

7.2%9

1970–1979

6.4%8

1960–1969

15.2%19

1950–1959

39.2%49

1940–1949

9.6%12

1939 or earlier

20%25

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.8%116

Electricity

6.4%8

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,938

Mean Household Incomei

$82,032

Per Capita Incomei

$44,885

Poverty Ratei

0.9%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$15K–$20K

0.8%1

$20K–$25K

30.4%38

$25K–$30K

3.2%4

$35K–$40K

3.2%4

$40K–$45K

1.6%2

$45K–$50K

9.6%12

$50K–$60K

7.2%9

$60K–$75K

11.2%14

$75K–$100K

10.4%13

$100K–$125K

8%10

$125K–$150K

4.8%6

$150K–$200K

2.4%3

$200K+

7.2%9

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.4%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured