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Loogootee, Indiana
Loogootee, city, in Martin County, Indiana. Loogootee had 2,633 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,601 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,853 (±396). GEOID 1844910.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,633
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,601 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,853 ±396
Median household income
$50,000
±$14,870 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$148,500
±$42,113 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$812
±$94 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Loogootee and what county is it in?
Loogootee is a city in Martin County, Indiana. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 1,662 residents per square mile in 2020.
Loogootee lies entirely within Perry Township (Martin 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 Loogootee, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,633 people lived in Loogootee on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,601 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,853 (±396).
| Measure | Loogootee | Martin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,853 ±396 | 9,830 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,322 ±168 | 3,904 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.21 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,451 ±142 | 4,583 | no clear change |
Loogootee's population since 2000
From 2,741 in 2000 to 2,633 in 2025: down 3.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Loogootee 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 Loogootee?
The median resident of Loogootee is 43.7 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.7%.
| Measure | Loogootee | Martin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 ±4.6 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±5.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±5.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Male | 53.8% ±3.5 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.3% ±3.5 pts | 94.6% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±3.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9% ±4.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6% ±5.8 pts | 17.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±4.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4% ±4.2 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.6% ±4.8 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.4% ±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.5% ±8.0 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
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 Loogootee earn?
Half of Loogootee's 1,322 households earn less than $50,000 a year (±$14,870), against $68,594 in Martin County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $53,381 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Loogootee | Martin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 ±$14,870 | $68,594 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,511 ±$17,263 | $81,215 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,524 ±$8,620 | $33,135 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.4% ±10.7 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 57.4% ±22.2 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.4% ±7.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% ±5.0 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.6% ±8.2 pts | 85.6% | – |
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 Loogootee?
Owners occupy 69.4% of Loogootee's occupied homes and renters 30.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $148,500 by its owner (±$42,113). The median renter pays $812 a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Loogootee | Martin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $148,500 ±$42,113 | $159,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $812 ±$94 | $697 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.6% ±23.1 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,000 ±$128 | $1,228 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.4% ±9.5 pts | 78.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.6% ±9.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,451 ±142 | 4,583 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 7.7% ±7.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.0% ±9.1 pts | 72.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.6% ±6.7 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.6% ±6.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.9% ±6.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
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 many new homes is Loogootee building?
Builders took permits for 64 new housing units in Loogootee in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 24.3 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Loogootee work and get to work?
83.6% of Loogootee's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes.
| Measure | Loogootee | Martin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9% ±7.4 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% ±8.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6% ±9.0 pts | 78.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0% ±8.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±3.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min ±3.8 | 28.5 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 Loogootee?
1 census tract lies mostly in Loogootee (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Martin County | 3,908 | $62,847 |
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 Loogootee) · Census block assignment files
How does Loogootee compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Loogootee is the 6,745th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 171st-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Loogootee ranks 986th 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 | 171st | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 491st | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 150th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 986th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 755th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 806th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 663rd | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 26th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 923rd | 1,029 |
| Median age | 327th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 842nd | 1,087 |
| Travel time to work | 759th | 1,088 |
Loogootee's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Loogootee 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 Loogootee?
20 of the 57 figures for Loogootee 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 Loogootee 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 Loogootee.