City profile · Indiana · Census ACS 2023

Wooster, IN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Wooster - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

168
Residents
$145,282
Median income
$215,600
Median home
$1,142
Median rent (state)

Wooster - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Wooster lands in the 93rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

93rd
percentile, household income
47th
percentile, home value
32nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Wooster, IN

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 168 residents in Wooster, a small town within Indiana. The typical household in Wooster brings in $145,282 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Wooster's housing stock carries a median value of $215,600, and the median resident age is 40.3 years. About 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 65.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Living costs in Indiana run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Indiana at 93.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,142 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Indiana run around $235, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Wooster workers runs 15.4 minutes, with 100.0% driving alone and 0.0% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 66.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

168 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Indiana

Median Household Income

$145,282 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Indiana average

How does Wooster compare to other US cities?

Here's how Wooster stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 93% higher than other cities
Home value 47% pricier than other cities
Median rent 32% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Wooster against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Indiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Indiana-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Wooster near the bottom of Indiana's cities

Among the 849 Indiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Wooster ranks #638 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Wooster only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#17 of 766
98th percentile in Indiana
Median Gross Rent
#271 of 850
66th percentile in Indiana
Median Home Value
#137 of 771
82nd percentile in Indiana
Poverty Rate
#638 of 849
0th percentile in Indiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#143 of 850
83rd percentile in Indiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Indiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

93rdIncome percentile

93rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Wooster's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$215,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 53% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Wooster $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Wooster, IN Wooster, IN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Wooster, IN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Wooster, IN median $145,282/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Wooster, IN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Wooster, IN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 30.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
168
Median Income
$145,282
Median Home Value
$215,600
Median Age
40.3
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
65.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
15.4 minutes
Drive Alone
100.0%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Based on 69 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Indiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Indiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Indiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Wooster sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,142/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
66.3 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Indiana

Jefferson
169 people
Lincoln
167 people
Poneto
167 people
Billtown
170 people
Bretzville
165 people
Jonesville
165 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Wooster's 168 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Poston, AZ
168 people
Ulm, AR
168 people
Macdoel, CA
168 people
Monmouth, CA
168 people
Hooper, CO
168 people
Bayport, FL
168 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Wooster's $145,282 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Oceanside, NY
$145,282 median income
Sayville, NY
$145,278 median income
Indian Wells, CA
$145,313 median income
Lake Tapps, WA
$145,250 median income
Belfry, KY
$145,234 median income
Irvington, VA
$145,333 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Wooster, IN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Wooster, IN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 96.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 96.4% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 3.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Wooster compares to nearby Indiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Wooster (this city) 168 $145,282
Jefferson 169 $38,984
Lincoln 167 N/A
Poneto 167 $50,000
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IN OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Wooster, IN?

What is the population of Wooster, IN? +

Wooster, IN counts 168 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Wooster, IN? +

The median household income in Wooster is $145,282 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Wooster? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Wooster; the closest available measure is the Indiana state average, a cost of living index of 93.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Indiana vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Wooster, IN? +

Homes in Wooster carry a median value of $215,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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