Demographics & People — Dale, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,569 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 34.8 |
| Total Households | 515 |
| Family Households | 373 |
| Average Household Size | 2.91 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3554 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,354 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 407 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 511 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 365 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 365 |
| Other groups | 333 |
| English | 282 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 279 |
| Irish | 104 |
| American | 46 |
| French (except Basque) | 14 |
| Dutch | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 1,102 |
| Spanish | 318 |
| Population 5+ | 1,421 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 68 |
| Population 18+ | 957 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| 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 Dale, Indiana.