Census tract · Putnam County
Census Tract 9562, Putnam County, Indiana
Census Tract 9562, GEOID 18133956200, in Putnam County, Indiana, mostly within Greencastle Township (95% of its census blocks). 5,443 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±387); the 2020 Census counted 4,805.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,443
±387 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,805
Median household income
$77,931
±$25,306 (90% margin)
Putnam County: $78,378
Median home value
$204,100
±$35,787 (90% margin)
Putnam County: $218,900
Median gross rent
$902
±$176 (90% margin)
Putnam County: $884
Where is Census Tract 9562?
Census Tract 9562 is one of 9 census tracts in Putnam County, Indiana. It covers 15.86 square miles of land, 303 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18133956200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Greencastle Township | 95% |
| Greencastle | 73% |
| Madison Township, Putnam County | 3% |
| Monroe Township, Putnam County | 2% |
| Clinton Township, Putnam County | 1% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 9562: Tract 9561 ($87,702), Tract 9563.01 ($60,829), Tract 9563.02 ($50,824) and Tract 9566 ($81,771). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9562?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9562's population at 5,443 (±387) in 1,922 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,805 residents and 1,836 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9562 | Greencastle Township |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,443 ±387 | 12,701 |
| Households | 1,922 ±173 | 4,504 |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.17 | 2.25 |
| Housing units | 2,049 ±185 | 4,880 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9562?
The median resident of Census Tract 9562 is 28.2 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.4%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9562 | Greencastle Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.2 ±3.7 | 29.8 |
| Under 18 years | 19.1% ±3.4 pts | 18.7% |
| 65 years and over | 13.9% ±2.3 pts | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 3.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.9% ±4.4 pts | 86.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±3.7 pts | 4.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.3 pts | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.8 pts | 3.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 3.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±2.8 pts | 5.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±3.0 pts | 7.6% |
| With a disability | 12.2% ±3.1 pts | 14.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±1.7 pts | 5.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±6.3 pts | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9% ±6.8 pts | 25.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9% ±3.8 pts | 12.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±3.7 pts | 88.3% |
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 Census Tract 9562 earn?
Half of the 1,922 households in Census Tract 9562 earn less than $77,931 a year (±$25,306), against $78,378 across Putnam County: 7th highest of the county's 9 tracts with a reliable estimate. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9562 | Greencastle Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,931 ±$25,306 | $65,078 |
| Mean household income | $88,547 ±$11,492 | $82,604 |
| Per capita income | $31,463 ±$2,773 | $30,332 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.6% ±3.3 pts | 9.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.8% ±3.3 pts | 12.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1% ±9.4 pts | 11.3% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±2.6 pts | 96.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4% ±5.5 pts | 85.5% |
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 Census Tract 9562?
Owners occupy 56.7% of Census Tract 9562's occupied homes and renters 43.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $204,100 by its owner (±$35,787). The median renter pays $902 a month including utilities, and 45.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9562 | Greencastle Township |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $204,100 ±$35,787 | $208,700 |
| Median gross rent | $902 ±$176 | $911 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.2% ±16.6 pts | 35.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,284 ±$117 | $1,337 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.7% ±8.1 pts | 53.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.3% ±8.1 pts | 46.3% |
| Housing units | 2,049 ±185 | 4,880 |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.2% ±7.1 pts | 65.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% ±4.1 pts | 5.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±2.2 pts | 8.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.3% ±9.3 pts | 22.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 5.0% |
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 Census Tract 9562 get to work?
70.0% of Census Tract 9562's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9562 | Greencastle Township |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3% ±4.8 pts | 59.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 3.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 70.0% ±5.5 pts | 69.6% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% ±2.0 pts | 5.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 13.7% ±4.0 pts | 12.9% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±4.5 pts | 11.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min ±3.6 | 20.8 min |
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
How does Census Tract 9562 compare with the other tracts in Putnam County?
Among Putnam County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9562 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Putnam County |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 9 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 9 |
| Median household income | 7th of 9 |
| Per capita income | 6th of 9 |
| Median home value | 6th of 9 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 7 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 9 |
| Median age | 8th of 9 |
| Owner-occupied share | 7th of 9 |
The tracts next to it on Putnam County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9564.01 | 4th | $82,294±$12,569 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9566 | 5th | $81,771±$23,841 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9565 | 6th | $80,116±$14,570 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9562 | 7th | $77,931±$25,306 |
| Tract 9563.01 | 8th | $60,829±$7,727 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9563.02 | 9th | $50,824±$15,242 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9562?
Every figure for Census Tract 9562 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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