Demographics & People — Shadeland, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,257 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
| Median Age | 39.2 |
| Total Households | 838 |
| Family Households | 641 |
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1831 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,992 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 969 |
| German | 446 |
| English | 257 |
| Irish | 215 |
| Other groups | 141 |
| American | 117 |
| Dutch | 102 |
| Scottish | 53 |
| European | 41 |
| French (except Basque) | 39 |
Language
| English Only | 1,971 |
| Spanish | 140 |
| Population 5+ | 2,134 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 86 |
| Population 18+ | 1,514 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shadeland, Indiana.