St. Bernice: Demographics & People
St. Bernice's population stands at 554 people, in 191 households. Population shrank 5.3% from 585 (2022) to 554 (2024). Median age 43.5 years. (0.8y older than Vermillion County; 5.3y older than Indiana). Children under 18 are 32% of the population. Population is 99% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 75% of households are family-led. County is gaining 266 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household.
- 25% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 5.3% from 585 (2022) to 554 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~525 (extrapolated at -2.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 487.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 15,439 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -5.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 585 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 554 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 554 people |
| Population Estimate | 487 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 43.5y is 4.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 32% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 43.5 years (vs Indiana 38.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 32.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Population under 18 | 179 |
| Median age | 43.5 years (vs Indiana 38.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 554 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 568 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 98.9% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 476 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 78 |
| Share born in this state | 85.9% |
| Share born in another state | 14.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 14.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 85 |
Households & Family Composition
191 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 75% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 167 families, 21% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 177 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 167 |
| Married couples with children | 35 |
| Single-parent households | 13 |
| Average household size | 2.81 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 27.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 323 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 145 |
| Family households | 143 households |
| Households that are families | 74.9% |
| Total households | 191 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 266 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 14,678 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 14,412 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 266 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 128 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 21.3% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 8 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | IN-08 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 18,165 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 18 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 165 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Vermillion |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 29.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 22.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 36.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 18,165 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Vermillion County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 533 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 18,165 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Vermillion County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 48.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 15,498 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 32.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 554, shrinking, established, working-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 554 people |
| Town Summary · County | Vermillion County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade