Living in Lake Bruce, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Bruce · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Bruce has 163 residents with a median age of 58.9. The median household income is $31,750 (56% lower than the Indiana median).
Lake Bruce is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Bruce at a glance
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 58.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $31,750State: $71,957
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
Is Lake Bruce a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 42.2%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Lake Bruce median household income
The median household income in Lake Bruce is $31,750 and the income per person is $37,953. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Lake Bruce: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 231
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 61.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.85
61.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lake Bruce has many vacation and second homes.
Lake Bruce demographics
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 58.9
- Under 18
- 4.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 88
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Bruce ›
Education in Lake Bruce
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Lake Bruce have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Bruce
- Unemployment rate
- 42.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lake Bruce vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bruce | 163 | $31,750 | — | — |
| Kewanna | 533 | $36,528 | $77,300 | — |
| Leiters Ford | 183 | $43,798 | $331,400 | — |
| Monterey | 143 | $39,149 | $82,500 | $628 |
| Winamac | 2,473 | $47,083 | $147,600 | $742 |
| Hartz Lake | 312 | $45,360 | — | — |
| Culver | 1,392 | $42,857 | $243,900 | $649 |
| Bass Lake | 983 | $73,086 | $324,600 | $1,278 |
| Fulton | 256 | $54,750 | $78,700 | $817 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Bruce, IN?
The median household income in Lake Bruce is $31,750, 56% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Lake Bruce, IN a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 42.2%; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in Lake Bruce?
The median age in Lake Bruce is 58.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Bruce?
The unemployment rate in Lake Bruce is 42.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Bruce?
19.5% of adults in Lake Bruce have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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