Demographics & People — Rensselaer, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,369 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,100 |
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| Median Age | 30.8 |
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| Total Households | 2,258 |
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| Family Households | 1,124 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2351 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,610 |
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| Black or African American | 78 |
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| Asian | 57 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 567 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,614 |
| German | 1,197 |
| Other groups | 1,016 |
| Irish | 685 |
| English | 419 |
| American | 418 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 415 |
| Polish | 363 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 277 |
| Swedish | 243 |
Language
| English Only | 4,778 |
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| Spanish | 254 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,052 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 263 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,158 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rensselaer, Indiana.
