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.

Rensselaer, IN

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

5,573population

30.8median age

This community is a community of 5,573 with a median age of 30.8. The population is predominantly White (76.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (15.4%). Median household income is $60,331. 84.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 63.4%, with a median home value of $153,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.5%4,265

Hispanic/Latino

15.4%859

Two or More

5.2%289

Black

2.3%129

Asian

0.5%26

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%269

High School Diploma

26.3%912

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%326

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%411

Associate's Degree

11.2%387

Bachelor's Degree

11.2%388

Master's Degree

5%172

Professional Degree

1.9%65

Doctorate

0.4%14

HS or Higher

84.9%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

$153,800median home value

$936median rent

63.4%homeownership

2,353total units

9.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 63.4%

Renter 36.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%28

$50K–$100K

11.9%160

$100K–$150K

33.3%449

$150K–$200K

22.6%305

$200K–$300K

22.7%306

$300K–$500K

7%94

$500K–$1M

0.5%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

153

$750–$1,000

257

$1,000–$1,250

213

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4%93

2000–2009

8.6%203

1990–1999

8.7%205

1980–1989

3.7%87

1970–1979

13%305

1960–1969

3.8%90

1950–1959

21.2%499

1940–1949

6.2%146

1939 or earlier

30.8%725

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.3%1,708

Electricity

17.4%371

Other

1.5%32

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%16

Household Economyi

$60,331median household income

$26,657per capita income

14.2%poverty rate

5.8%unemployment

2,779labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%96

$10K–$15K

3.7%79

$15K–$20K

4.6%97

$20K–$25K

2%42

$25K–$30K

3.2%68

$30K–$35K

4.3%91

$35K–$40K

5.8%124

$40K–$45K

5.6%120

$45K–$50K

8.7%184

$50K–$60K

7%149

$60K–$75K

10.8%229

$75K–$100K

17%361

$100K–$125K

12.3%262

$125K–$150K

3.2%69

$150K–$200K

6.6%141

$200K+

0.7%15

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5029%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

378

Germany

Korea

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,513

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,618

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

237(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured