Ligonier city, Indiana
City
Population: 4,263
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Indiana , Indiana
Census Bureau data for Ligonier city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Ligonier city
- What is the median household income in Ligonier city?
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The median household income in Ligonier city is $56,286 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Ligonier city?
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The poverty rate in Ligonier city is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Ligonier city?
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$101,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Ligonier city?
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The median gross rent in Ligonier city is $854 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Ligonier city residents have a college degree?
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7.0% of adults in Ligonier city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
4,263
Median Age
30.0
Female
51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 39.9%
Two or More 34.2%
Other 11.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,286
±$3,863
-$13,765 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$75,793
Median Family Income
$63,906
Poverty Rate
3.7%
-4.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
4.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
11.6%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,639
Owner-Occupied
53.7%
Renter-Occupied
46.3%
Vacancy Rate
9.3%
Median Home Value
$101,100
-$100,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$854
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
19.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
66.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
7.0%
-21.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.4%
Some College / Associate
6.4%
Less Than High School
16.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Unemployment Rate
6.8%
+2.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.1%
Self-Employed
4.6%
Government Workers
7.5%
Private For-Profit
87.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.4 min
Drove Alone
68.7%
Carpool
25.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.1%
Walked
2.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,487
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
25.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 25.8%
Working age (18–64): 74.2%
65 and over: 11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
22.8%
Naturalized Citizen
21.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
16.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.7%
With a Disability
16.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
81.1%
Uninsured
18.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.1%
Has a Computer
91.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023