Baugo, Elkhart County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Baugo, Indiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Baugo, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Baugo, Indiana. The estimated population of Baugo, Indiana is 9,464 people, with a median age of 39.1.

We can look at the total population in Baugo over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,464
-4.93% -3.14%
2020
9,955
+0.36%
-
2019
9,919
+0.94%
-
2018
9,827
+0.57%
-
2017
9,771
- -

Population of Baugo, Indiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83.9%
89%
-5.73%
Black/African American
1%
0.9%
+11.11%
Native
0.2%
0.6%
-66.67%
Hispanic
10.5%
5.3%
+98.11%
Asian
0.7%
0.3%
+133.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
3.8%
-5.26%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Baugo, Indiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.1 0% 39.4 -0.76% 38.8 +1.04%
2020 39.1 -0.51% 39.7 -2.22% 38.4 +0.26%
2019 39.3 -0.25% 40.6 0% 38.3 +0.52%
2018 39.4 +2.87% 40.6 +9.73% 38.1 -2.31%
2017 38.3 - 37 - 39 -

The median age of Baugo, Indiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 654 -36.78% 545 +15.18% 435 626
10 to 19 930 +26.79% 692 +31.71% 1,167 933
20 to 29 264 +59.12% 547 -41.85% 441 345
30 to 39 805 -52.62% 826 -33.67% 449 572
40 to 49 619 +13.22% 636 +0.93% 697 637
50 to 59 672 -27.22% 524 +12.83% 495 587
60 to 69 556 -18.45% 544 -0.31% 440 521
70+ 430 +71.88% 527 -28.17% 726 393

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Baugo, Indiana is $70,417.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Baugo.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,508.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,888.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,277.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Baugo, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Baugo, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Baugo, Indiana is currently $79,656.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.26% of households in Baugo are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Baugo against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.60%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.80%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Baugo is $27,703.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Baugo by the total population of Baugo.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Baugo, Indiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Baugo to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.50%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.38%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Baugo that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Baugo over the age of 16 is 7,236.

Of those people, a total of 60.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Baugo is 57.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 933 31.80% 3.70%
20 to 24 years 309 86.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 477 86.60% 4.40%
30 to 34 years 458 68.30% 6.70%
35 to 44 years 1,208 88.40% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 1,118 85.10% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 653 73.00% 11.30%
60 to 64 years 411 79.30% 16.60%
65 to 74 years 1,058 22.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 611 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Baugo. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,550 62.90% 4.30%
Black or African American 97 11.30% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 26 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 68 50.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 20 100.00% 0.00%
Other 280 11.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 195 74.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 537 39.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,346 62.80% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Baugo as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Baugo is 4,184, with median earnings of $39,131.00.

Women in Baugo, Indiana earning approximately 62.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,184 $39,131.00
Male 2,455 $49,830.00
Female 1,729 $31,062.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 592 $89,706.00
Business and Financial 103 $88,359.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 113 $63,845.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 83 $9,289.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 253 $12,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 154 $47,143.00
Healthcare Support 109 $16,425.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $34,179.00
Food Preparation and Serving 220 $5,586.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 53 $27,083.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $0.00
Sales 274 $27,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 476 $34,128.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 213 $34,967.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 324 $54,306.00
Production 487 $43,878.00
Transportation and Material Moving 349 $41,681.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 440 $102,798.00 152 $78,821.00
Business and Financial 48 $111,932.00 55 $31,908.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $0.00 34 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 106 $63,977.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 66 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $0.00 217 $9,570.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 154 $47,143.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 109 $16,425.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $34,179.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 136 $2,499.00 84 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 39 $45,804.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 9 $0.00
Sales 195 $37,228.00 79 $15,489.00
Office and Administrative Support 58 $38,041.00 418 $33,663.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 179 $65,375.00 34 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 324 $54,306.00 0 $0.00
Production 357 $45,947.00 130 $31,489.00
Transportation and Material Moving 267 $56,116.00 82 $40,060.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,183 households in Baugo, with an average household size of 2.95 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,402 families in Baugo with an average family size of 3.47 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,014 115 273 781
Average Household Size 3.49 3.1 3.93 1.22
Total Families 2,014 115 273 0
Average Household Size 3.45 2.88 3.86 0

Poverty

Of the 2,402 families in Baugo, 8.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Baugo:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,584 housing units in Baugo, Indiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,183 88.81%
Vacant 401 11.19%

8.34% of the total 3,584 housing units in Baugo are rental units. This is approximately 299 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,746 are occupied by the owner - or 76.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Baugo is $874.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Baugo that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    138
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    232
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    67
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Baugo is $155,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Baugo that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    236
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    452
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    587
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    644
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    615
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    184
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    28
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Baugo. The chart below shows the number of properties in Baugo that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    222
  • 1940 to 1949
    56
  • 1950 to 1959
    709
  • 1960 to 1969
    366
  • 1970 to 1979
    434
  • 1980 to 1989
    165
  • 1990 to 1999
    826
  • 2000 to 2009
    642
  • 2010 to 2013
    164
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Baugo that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    74
  • 1 vehicle available
    717
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,640
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    752

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Baugo get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Baugo that commute to work in a particular way.

19.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Baugo.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    244
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    513
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    570
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    663
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    796
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    489
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    545
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    119
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    38
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    32
  • 90 or more minutes
    49

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Baugo, Indiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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