Bass Lake is a CDP located in Starke County Indiana. Bass Lake has a 2024 population of 988. Bass Lake is currently declining at a rate of -1.5% annually and its population has decreased by -25.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,332 in 2020.
The average household income in Bass Lake is $83,221 with a poverty rate of 1.67%. The median age in Bass Lake is 55.8 years: 46.5 years for males, and 61.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bass Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,000 | 98.23% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 0.98% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.79% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 419 | 2.43 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Married | 233 | 2.84 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Non Family | 157 | 1.03 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Female | 18 | 6.78 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Male | 11 | 6.64 | 100 | 0 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
93.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 4.4% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 12.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 85 | 11% |
| High School Graduate | 240 | 31.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 8.67% |
| Some College | 164 | 21.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 731 | 639 | 174 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Other Race | 8 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 90%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,806 | $0 | $30,714 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,896 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,729 | $55,833 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,250 | $61,923 | $27,273 |
| Some College | $43,558 | $83,929 | $33,194 |
$56,250
Average Earnings
$61,923
Average Male
$27,273
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.23% of Bass Lake residents speak only English, while 2.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 10 | 9 | 90% |
| White | 911 | 8 | 0.88% |
1.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
3.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bass Lake is Multiple, with 90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bass Lake is White, with 0.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.92% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.26% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,778 | $100,806 |
| Households | $70,110 | $83,221 |
| Married Families | $80,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,479 | $53,875 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
70.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
55
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 11 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 7.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.2%
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Employment Rate
11%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.89%
Born in Bass Lake
96.66%
Native Born
3.34%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
2.65%
Naturalized
96.66% of Bass Lake residents were born in the United States, with 55.89% having been born in Indiana. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 988 | -15 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 1,003 | -15 | -1.47% |
| 2022 | 1,018 | -50 | -4.68% |
| 2021 | 1,068 | -264 | -19.82% |
| 2020 | 1,332 | -178 | -11.79% |
| 2019 | 1,510 | 80 | 5.59% |
| 2018 | 1,430 | 21 | 1.49% |
| 2017 | 1,409 | -48 | -3.29% |
| 2016 | 1,457 | 127 | 9.55% |
| 2015 | 1,330 | 32 | 2.47% |
| 2014 | 1,298 | -160 | -10.97% |
| 2013 | 1,458 | -28 | -1.88% |
| 2012 | 1,486 | 82 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 1,404 | 209 | 17.49% |
| 2010 | 1,195 | 0 | 0% |