Upland, Grant County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Upland, 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 Upland, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Upland, Indiana. The estimated population of Upland, Indiana is 3,882 people, with a median age of 21.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,882
+4.89%
+6.59%
2020
3,701
-0.86% -
2019
3,733
+5.54%
-
2018
3,537
-2.88% -
2017
3,642
- -

Population of Upland, 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
87.7%
93.2%
-5.90%
Black/African American
2.6%
1%
+160.00%
Native
0%
0.8%
-100.00%
Hispanic
2.1%
0.9%
+133.33%
Asian
4.4%
2.1%
+109.52%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
1.9%
+68.42%
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 Upland, 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 21.9 0% 21.8 0% 22 0%
2020 21.9 -1.35% 21.8 -2.68% 22 -0.45%
2019 22.2 -0.45% 22.4 +1.82% 22.1 -1.34%
2018 22.3 +0.45% 22 -0.45% 22.4 +0.45%
2017 22.2 - 22.1 - 22.3 -

The median age of Upland, 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 9 104 -41.91% 112 +71.79% 64 204
10 to 19 419 +26.48% 411 +23.08% 512 513
20 to 29 709 -31.2% 633 -8.12% 509 577
30 to 39 63 +137.98% 80 +55.48% 202 129
40 to 49 125 +17.05% 173 -53.28% 145 96
50 to 59 164 -40.57% 155 +31.93% 97 203
60 to 69 102 +27.16% 90 +57.14% 122 152
70+ 92 +36.36% 210 +10.78% 126 231

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Upland, Indiana is $70,029.00.

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 Upland.

  • Under 25
    $38,942.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,871.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,806.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,417.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Upland, 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 Upland, Indiana is currently $80,824.00.

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.

0.92% of households in Upland 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 Upland against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.36%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.82%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.77%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.80%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.92%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Upland is $21,222.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Upland 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
    31.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.39%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.21%

Employment

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

The total population of Upland over the age of 16 is 3,271.

Of those people, a total of 60.90% 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 Upland is 59.20%.

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 682 45.60% 4.20%
20 to 24 years 968 74.50% 4.00%
25 to 29 years 118 78.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 122 89.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 279 85.70% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 300 77.70% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 171 69.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 107 61.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 264 31.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 260 6.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Upland. 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 2,994 59.10% 2.90%
Black or African American 55 52.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 138 92.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 15 46.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 69 85.50% 3.40%
Hispanic or Latino 49 65.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,965 58.80% 3.00%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Upland is 1,937, with median earnings of $15,236.00.

Women in Upland, Indiana earning approximately 44.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,937 $15,236.00
Male 1,002 $20,583.00
Female 935 $9,206.00

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 201 $46,580.00
Business and Financial 57 $8,542.00
Computer and Mathematical 58 $6,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $120,833.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $6,055.00
Community and Social Service 41 $5,893.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 286 $39,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $4,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 54 $46,250.00
Healthcare Support 68 $18,816.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 229 $4,260.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 96 $28,125.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $8,011.00
Sales 110 $8,804.00
Office and Administrative Support 197 $4,933.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 61 $49,408.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6 $0.00
Production 40 $28,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 32 $23,000.00

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 145 $46,662.00 56 $34,318.00
Business and Financial 29 $8,125.00 28 $27,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $7,153.00 21 $4,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $120,833.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $6,055.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $6,071.00 21 $4,886.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 120 $41,875.00 166 $38,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $4,471.00 17 $40,139.00
Healthcare Practitioners 25 $32,083.00 29 $50,083.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 62 $19,211.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 65 $2,499.00 164 $4,789.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 34 $54,167.00 62 $6,607.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $7,661.00 46 $8,846.00
Sales 37 $15,446.00 73 $8,533.00
Office and Administrative Support 38 $6,250.00 159 $4,825.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 61 $49,408.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 4 $0.00 2 $0.00
Production 28 $34,167.00 12 $11,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 27 $24,250.00 5 $0.00

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 979 households in Upland, with an average household size of 2.55 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 710 families in Upland with an average family size of 2.98 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 544 44 122 269
Average Household Size 3.04 2.18 3.34 1.27
Total Families 544 44 122 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.18 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 710 families in Upland, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Upland:

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 1,123 housing units in Upland, Indiana.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 979 87.18%
Vacant 144 12.82%

17.99% of the total 1,123 housing units in Upland are rental units. This is approximately 202 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 767 are occupied by the owner - or 68.30% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Upland is $657.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Upland 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
    10
  • Less than $500
    23
  • $500 to $999
    144
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    30
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $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 Upland is $149,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    91
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    170
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    123
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    152
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    169
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    62
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    210
  • 1940 to 1949
    49
  • 1950 to 1959
    74
  • 1960 to 1969
    161
  • 1970 to 1979
    187
  • 1980 to 1989
    73
  • 1990 to 1999
    88
  • 2000 to 2009
    168
  • 2010 to 2013
    113
  • 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 Upland that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    25
  • 1 vehicle available
    306
  • 2 vehicles available
    472
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    176

Commuting to Work

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

15.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Upland.

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
    330
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    535
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    103
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    87
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    151
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    66
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    120
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    75
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    25
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    35
  • 90 or more minutes
    26

Summary

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

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