Rosedale, Parke County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Rosedale, 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 Rosedale, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Rosedale, Indiana. The estimated population of Rosedale, Indiana is 692 people, with a median age of 45.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
692
-18.2% +1.47%
2020
846
+0.12%
-
2019
845
+12.52%
-
2018
751
+10.12%
-
2017
682
- -

Population of Rosedale, 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
88.9%
90.6%
-1.88%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
+200.00%
Hispanic
0%
1.3%
-100.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
10.8%
7.9%
+36.71%
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 Rosedale, 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 45 0% 46.3 +2.43% 44.4 -0.89%
2020 45 -2.39% 45.2 -3% 44.8 +1.59%
2019 46.1 +14.11% 46.6 +10.95% 44.1 +11.36%
2018 40.4 -12.36% 42 -9.29% 39.6 -13.16%
2017 46.1 - 46.3 - 45.6 -

The median age of Rosedale, 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 37 +24.5% 52 -17.23% 46 39
10 to 19 32 +58.61% 52 -58.92% 46 25
20 to 29 40 +23.19% 27 +78.16% 42 49
30 to 39 24 +61.39% 32 -22.24% 40 24
40 to 49 50 +46.78% 39 +74.21% 62 74
50 to 59 48 3.64% 75 -51.24% 46 36
60 to 69 54 14.89% 42 +17.58% 45 43
70+ 44 +18.8% 34 -19.15% 52 23

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Rosedale, Indiana is $46,875.00.

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 Rosedale.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,639.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Rosedale, 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 Rosedale, Indiana is currently $67,296.00.

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.

3.59% of households in Rosedale 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 Rosedale against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.68%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Rosedale is $28,867.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Rosedale 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
    6.80%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.93%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.74%

Employment

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

The total population of Rosedale over the age of 16 is 562.

Of those people, a total of 61.60% 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 Rosedale is 56.90%.

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 26 26.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 44 68.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 47 78.70% 27.00%
30 to 34 years 39 84.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 60 85.00% 5.90%
45 to 54 years 133 76.70% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 50 50.00% 20.00%
60 to 64 years 55 60.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 83 33.70% 17.90%
75 years and over 25 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 Rosedale. 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 485 62.10% 7.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 75 60.00% 11.10%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 485 62.10% 7.00%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Rosedale is 320, with median earnings of $40,742.00.

Women in Rosedale, Indiana earning approximately 78.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 320 $40,742.00
Male 155 $42,450.00
Female 165 $33,125.00

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 10 $76,250.00
Business and Financial 2 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $58,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $21,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $18,333.00
Healthcare Support 43 $40,964.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 13 $4,219.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $28,889.00
Sales 36 $32,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 41 $30,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 29 $41,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5 $0.00
Production 43 $53,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 9 $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 5 $0.00 5 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $58,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 4 $0.00 7 $45,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 10 $18,333.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 43 $40,964.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3 $0.00 10 $4,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 11 $28,472.00
Sales 15 $40,156.00 21 $21,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 7 $0.00 34 $31,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 29 $41,563.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 42 $55,000.00 1 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2 $0.00 7 $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 251 households in Rosedale, with an average household size of 2.76 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 147 families in Rosedale with an average family size of 3.6 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 100 14 33 104
Average Household Size 3.21 6.79 4.03 1.38
Total Families 100 14 33 0
Average Household Size 3.18 6.36 3.7 0

Poverty

Of the 147 families in Rosedale, 12.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Rosedale:

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 301 housing units in Rosedale, Indiana.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 251 83.39%
Vacant 50 16.61%

20.93% of the total 301 housing units in Rosedale are rental units. This is approximately 63 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 185 are occupied by the owner - or 61.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Rosedale is $583.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Rosedale 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
    3
  • Less than $500
    23
  • $500 to $999
    30
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    10
  • $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 Rosedale is $79,200.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    23
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    124
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    92
  • 1940 to 1949
    15
  • 1950 to 1959
    35
  • 1960 to 1969
    75
  • 1970 to 1979
    21
  • 1980 to 1989
    21
  • 1990 to 1999
    19
  • 2000 to 2009
    22
  • 2010 to 2013
    1
  • 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 Rosedale that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    8
  • 1 vehicle available
    83
  • 2 vehicles available
    111
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    49

Commuting to Work

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

33.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Rosedale.

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
    9
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    8
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    18
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    51
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    58
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    35
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    5
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    14
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    70
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    11
  • 90 or more minutes
    14

Summary

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

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