Bargersville, Johnson County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bargersville, 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 Bargersville, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bargersville, Indiana. The estimated population of Bargersville, Indiana is 9,024 people, with a median age of 38.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,024
+21.67%
+30.42%
2020
7,417
+4.69%
-
2019
7,085
+1.94%
-
2018
6,950
+0.45%
-
2017
6,919
- -

Population of Bargersville, 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
92.4%
98.3%
-6.00%
Black/African American
2.5%
1.1%
+127.27%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.3%
0%
0.00%
Asian
1.6%
0.2%
+700.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
0.4%
+500.00%
Other
0.8%
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 Bargersville, 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 38.3 +14.67% 31.1 +6.87% 41.1 +1.99%
2020 33.4 -1.76% 29.1 -15.65% 40.3 +22.87%
2019 34 +1.8% 34.5 +1.47% 32.8 0%
2018 33.4 -0.3% 34 -1.16% 32.8 +1.86%
2017 33.5 - 34.4 - 32.2 -

The median age of Bargersville, 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 9 720 5.17% 570 -18.17% 720 470
10 to 19 471 +76.06% 472 +41.96% 921 619
20 to 29 407 +35.58% 497 +15.19% 534 572
30 to 39 628 -22.53% 461 3.71% 486 451
40 to 49 389 +81.2% 361 +132.38% 806 1,075
50 to 59 389 +47.79% 439 +48.19% 490 596
60 to 69 302 -10.44% 306 +36.16% 262 404
70+ 248 +28.6% 259 +14.57% 322 296

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bargersville, Indiana is $93,742.00.

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 Bargersville.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,857.00
  • 45 to 64
    $153,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,179.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bargersville, 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 Bargersville, Indiana is currently $151,485.00.

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.

22.30% of households in Bargersville 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 Bargersville against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.69%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.03%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bargersville is $56,527.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bargersville 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
    11.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.75%

Employment

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

The total population of Bargersville over the age of 16 is 6,863.

Of those people, a total of 65.30% 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 Bargersville is 59.70%.

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 569 24.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 601 92.80% 54.50%
25 to 29 years 505 80.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 524 94.50% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 1,206 65.20% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 1,632 80.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 542 73.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 403 69.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 499 20.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 382 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bargersville. 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 6,485 65.20% 8.50%
Black or African American 143 44.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 120 83.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 106 84.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 17 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,477 65.30% 8.50%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bargersville is 4,097, with median earnings of $55,214.00.

Women in Bargersville, Indiana earning approximately 72.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,097 $55,214.00
Male 1,888 $64,756.00
Female 2,209 $47,152.00

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 580 $108,519.00
Business and Financial 608 $144,479.00
Computer and Mathematical 153 $92,891.00
Architecture and Engineering 134 $106,361.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 152 $53,450.00
Community and Social Service 116 $45,429.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 203 $61,688.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 73 $3,616.00
Healthcare Practitioners 261 $73,917.00
Healthcare Support 146 $30,345.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 82 $7,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $22,697.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $12,250.00
Sales 361 $29,777.00
Office and Administrative Support 449 $46,996.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 45 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 158 $47,821.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $0.00
Production 261 $47,986.00
Transportation and Material Moving 38 $0.00

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 394 $111,957.00 186 $56,625.00
Business and Financial 177 $65,875.00 431 $250,001.00
Computer and Mathematical 135 $94,297.00 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 119 $106,123.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 152 $53,450.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $0.00 87 $45,946.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 71 $75,592.00 132 $61,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00 49 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 37 $0.00 224 $73,667.00
Healthcare Support 29 $0.00 117 $28,456.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 41 $0.00 41 $11,528.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 41 $0.00 28 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 67 $12,250.00
Sales 121 $83,750.00 240 $26,714.00
Office and Administrative Support 41 $0.00 408 $46,096.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 45 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 106 $48,750.00 52 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 192 $44,750.00 69 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 38 $0.00 0 $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 3,089 households in Bargersville, with an average household size of 2.92 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 2,736 families in Bargersville with an average family size of 3.13 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 2,111 200 425 353
Average Household Size 3.34 2.33 2.64 1.07
Total Families 2,111 200 425 0
Average Household Size 3.33 2.25 2.53 0

Poverty

Of the 2,736 families in Bargersville, 11.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bargersville:

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 3,322 housing units in Bargersville, Indiana.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,089 92.99%
Vacant 233 7.01%

19.39% of the total 3,322 housing units in Bargersville are rental units. This is approximately 644 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,422 are occupied by the owner - or 72.91% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bargersville is $1,190.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bargersville 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
    23
  • Less than $500
    103
  • $500 to $999
    159
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    182
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    200
  • $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 Bargersville is $282,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    15
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    396
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    377
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    476
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    555
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    382
  • $1,000,000 or more
    221

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    375
  • 1940 to 1949
    58
  • 1950 to 1959
    154
  • 1960 to 1969
    152
  • 1970 to 1979
    175
  • 1980 to 1989
    328
  • 1990 to 1999
    399
  • 2000 to 2009
    866
  • 2010 to 2013
    759
  • 2014 or later
    56

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 Bargersville that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    52
  • 1 vehicle available
    644
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,211
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,182

Commuting to Work

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

30.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bargersville.

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
    33
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    77
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    359
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    474
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    380
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    251
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    440
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    261
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    333
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    305
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    172
  • 90 or more minutes
    97

Summary

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

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