Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Saratoga, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

249

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.6%243

Hispanic/Latino

2%5

Two or More

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%6

High School Diploma

37.3%53

Some College (<1 yr)

2.1%3

Some College (1+ yr)

12%17

Associate's Degree

12.7%18

Bachelor's Degree

12%17

Master's Degree

2.1%3

Professional Degree

4.2%6

HS or Higher

86.6%

BA or Higher

18.3%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$65,800

Median Renti

$755

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.1%57

Renter-Occupied

32.9%28

Total Units

119

Homeownership

67.1%

Vacancy Rate

28.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

26.3%15

$50K–$100K

50.9%29

$100K–$150K

19.3%11

$150K–$200K

3.5%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

1990–1999

1.7%2

1980–1989

10.1%12

1970–1979

13.4%16

1960–1969

10.1%12

1950–1959

13.4%16

1940–1949

4.2%5

1939 or earlier

47.1%56

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.9%56

Electricity

27.1%23

Wood

7.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,125

Mean Household Incomei

$56,204

Per Capita Incomei

$19,731

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

100

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.1%12

$10K–$15K

2.4%2

$15K–$20K

8.2%7

$20K–$25K

2.4%2

$25K–$30K

1.2%1

$30K–$35K

8.2%7

$35K–$40K

3.5%3

$40K–$45K

7.1%6

$45K–$50K

1.2%1

$50K–$60K

5.9%5

$60K–$75K

25.9%22

$75K–$100K

3.5%3

$100K–$125K

5.9%5

$125K–$150K

9.4%8

$150K–$200K

1.2%1

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

16.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3(1.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured