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.

Sunman, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,247

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.8%1,083

Hispanic/Latino

7.2%90

Two or More

5.7%71

Asian

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%11

High School Diploma

39.5%316

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%84

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%76

Associate's Degree

12.2%98

Bachelor's Degree

11.4%91

Master's Degree

3.2%26

Professional Degree

1.4%11

Doctorate

0.8%6

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$194,500

Median Renti

$916

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.6%315

Renter-Occupied

31.4%144

Total Units

497

Homeownership

68.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.3%42

$50K–$100K

1.3%4

$100K–$150K

13.7%43

$150K–$200K

22.9%72

$200K–$300K

27.3%86

$300K–$500K

21%66

$500K–$1M

0.6%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%1

2010–2019

4.6%23

2000–2009

26.6%132

1990–1999

17.1%85

1980–1989

2.8%14

1970–1979

12.3%61

1960–1969

3.8%19

1950–1959

7.2%36

1940–1949

7.2%36

1939 or earlier

18.1%90

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.7%265

Electricity

34.4%158

Wood

2.6%12

No Fuel

2%9

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%7

Other

1.5%7

Fuel Oil

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,413

Mean Household Incomei

$81,400

Per Capita Incomei

$27,449

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

688

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%21

$10K–$15K

1.7%8

$20K–$25K

1.1%5

$25K–$30K

3.5%16

$30K–$35K

5%23

$35K–$40K

6.8%31

$40K–$45K

5.9%27

$45K–$50K

3.9%18

$50K–$60K

5.4%25

$60K–$75K

15.7%72

$75K–$100K

16.8%77

$100K–$125K

17%78

$125K–$150K

4.8%22

$150K–$200K

3.7%17

$200K+

4.1%19

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

937.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

663

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

669

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

42(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured