Demographics & People — Santa Claus, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,822 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,700 |
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| Median Age | 43.4 |
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| Total Households | 1,046 |
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| Family Households | 812 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0187 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,731 |
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| Black or African American | 4 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,173 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 636 |
| English | 472 |
| Irish | 319 |
| Other groups | 170 |
| French (except Basque) | 154 |
| American | 122 |
| Italian | 56 |
| Scottish | 51 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
Language
| English Only | 2,545 |
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| Spanish | 17 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,570 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 268 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,973 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.1% |
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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 Santa Claus, Indiana.
