Town · Indiana
Dillsboro, Indiana
Dillsboro, town, in Dearborn County, Indiana. Dillsboro had 1,375 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,360 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,697 (±238). GEOID 1818190.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,375
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,360 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,697 ±238
Median household income
$48,810
±$10,141 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$149,500
±$20,575 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$956
±$36 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Dillsboro and what county is it in?
Dillsboro is a town in Dearborn County, Indiana. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 1,004 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dillsboro is in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Dillsboro lies entirely within Clay Township (Dearborn County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dillsboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,375 people lived in Dillsboro on July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,360 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,697 (±238).
| Measure | Dillsboro | Dearborn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,697 ±238 | 51,094 | no clear change |
| Households | 702 ±111 | 20,282 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.28 ±0.36 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 730 ±115 | 21,098 | no clear change |
Dillsboro's population since 2000
From 1,436 in 2000 to 1,375 in 2025: down 4.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dillsboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dillsboro?
The median resident of Dillsboro is 37.3 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 23.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.1%.
| Measure | Dillsboro | Dearborn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±6.6 | 42.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±5.2 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.5% ±6.0 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±5.2 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±2.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.5% ±6.0 pts | 94.1% | −8.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±5.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±2.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±4.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2% ±6.3 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 4.8% | −11.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.5% ±5.0 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.0% ±7.2 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±5.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±6.1 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dillsboro earn?
Half of Dillsboro's 702 households earn less than $48,810 a year (±$10,141), against $84,735 in Dearborn County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $49,647 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dillsboro | Dearborn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,810 ±$10,141 | $84,735 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,872 ±$8,701 | $99,812 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,262 ±$4,071 | $39,922 | +$8,145 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9% ±7.6 pts | 7.6% | −16.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.6% ±23.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5% ±5.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 83.2% ±13.3 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.9% ±12.9 pts | 89.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dillsboro?
Owners occupy 57.7% of Dillsboro's occupied homes and renters 42.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $149,500 by its owner (±$20,575). The median renter pays $956 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dillsboro | Dearborn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $149,500 ±$20,575 | $243,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $956 ±$36 | $845 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1% ±13.0 pts | 30.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,157 ±$86 | $1,518 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.7% ±11.8 pts | 85.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.3% ±11.8 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Housing units | 730 ±115 | 21,098 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.1% ±4.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.7% ±11.7 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.4% ±7.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±3.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Dillsboro work and get to work?
71.0% of Dillsboro's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 32.7 minutes.
| Measure | Dillsboro | Dearborn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.7% ±7.2 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±2.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.0% ±11.0 pts | 77.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 20.6% ±9.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 4.4% ±6.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3% ±3.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.7 min ±5.4 | 29.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dillsboro?
No census tract lies mostly in Dillsboro; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 806.01Dearborn County | 3,624 | $70,682 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dillsboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Dillsboro compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dillsboro is the 9,085th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 263rd-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Dillsboro ranks 1,005th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 263rd | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 657th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 311th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 1,005th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 878th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 799th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 363rd | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 219th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 871st | 1,029 |
| Median age | 771st | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,033rd | 1,087 |
| Travel time to work | 128th | 1,088 |
Dillsboro's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Dillsboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dillsboro?
23 of the 57 figures for Dillsboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dillsboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dillsboro.