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.

Trafalgar, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,469

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.6%1,419

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%25

Two or More

1.4%20

Asian

0.2%3

Black

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%47

High School Diploma

40.6%398

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%89

Some College (1+ yr)

8.1%79

Associate's Degree

8.3%81

Bachelor's Degree

15.8%155

Master's Degree

4.3%42

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

0.9%9

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

21.3%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$233,600

Median Renti

$1,024

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.6%439

Renter-Occupied

22.4%127

Total Units

590

Homeownership

77.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%5

$50K–$100K

0.9%4

$100K–$150K

7.7%34

$150K–$200K

24.1%106

$200K–$300K

48.1%211

$300K–$500K

18%79

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

5.6%33

2010–2019

23.2%137

2000–2009

20.2%119

1990–1999

14.1%83

1980–1989

6.8%40

1970–1979

1.4%8

1960–1969

8.3%49

1950–1959

0.7%4

1940–1949

4.6%27

1939 or earlier

15.3%90

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.9%424

Electricity

22.4%127

No Fuel

2.1%12

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,885

Mean Household Incomei

$93,537

Per Capita Incomei

$36,781

Poverty Ratei

5.1%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

703

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%9

$10K–$15K

0.5%3

$15K–$20K

7.8%44

$20K–$25K

2.1%12

$25K–$30K

2.3%13

$30K–$35K

3.7%21

$35K–$40K

2.3%13

$40K–$45K

2.3%13

$45K–$50K

5.1%29

$50K–$60K

10.1%57

$60K–$75K

10.4%59

$75K–$100K

17%96

$100K–$125K

8.8%50

$125K–$150K

16.6%94

$150K–$200K

6%34

$200K+

3.4%19

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

171.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

670

Avg. Commutei

32 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

667

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

83(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured