Demographics & People — Lapel, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,568 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,900 |
| Median Age | 34.1 |
| Total Households | 1,013 |
| Family Households | 691 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0994 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,392 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 102 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 878 |
| German | 577 |
| Other groups | 492 |
| English | 340 |
| Irish | 203 |
| American | 196 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| Scottish | 66 |
| Hispanic: Cuban | 56 |
| Scotch-Irish | 47 |
Language
| English Only | 2,250 |
| Spanish | 23 |
| Population 5+ | 2,283 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 122 |
| Population 18+ | 1,877 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lapel, Indiana.