Shipshewana is a town located in LaGrange County Indiana. Shipshewana has a 2024 population of 857. Shipshewana is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 849 in 2020.
The average household income in Shipshewana is $83,739 with a poverty rate of 12.37%. The median age in Shipshewana is 37.7 years: 37.3 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shipshewana was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 796 | 91.18% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 378 | 2.31 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 220 | 2.8 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 121 | 1.34 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Female | 33 | 2.61 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 4 | 2.25 | 0 | 100 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 4.08% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 12.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 7.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 2.29% |
| High School Graduate | 221 | 36.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 17.97% |
| Some College | 120 | 19.61% |
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 | 563 | 429 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,929 | $25,000 | $39,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $6,563 | $7,083 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,353 | $46,875 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,250 | $58,500 | $28,500 |
| Overall | $30,938 | $46,071 | $27,083 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $39,375 |
$30,938
Average Earnings
$46,071
Average Male
$27,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75% of Shipshewana residents speak only English, while 25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 22.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 787 | 100 | 12.71% |
| Black | 8 | 6 | 75% |
| Multiple | 69 | 2 | 2.9% |
12.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.91%
Male Poverty Rate
14.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shipshewana is Black, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shipshewana is Multiple, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.56% |
| Some College | 8.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 9.71% |
| Male Employed | 5.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,861 | $101,423 |
| Households | $53,500 | $83,739 |
| Married Families | $86,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,159 | $45,328 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
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
97
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 46 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 9.74% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 84.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
67.35%
Born in Shipshewana
99.08%
Native Born
0.92%
Foreign Born
0.8%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
99.08% of Shipshewana residents were born in the United States, with 67.35% having been born in Indiana. 0.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 867 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 865 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 863 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 861 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 859 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 857 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 855 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 855 | 6 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 849 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 849 | 125 | 17.27% |
| 2019 | 724 | 6 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 718 | 3 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 715 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 715 | 10 | 1.42% |
| 2015 | 705 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 700 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 695 | 7 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 688 | 5 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 683 | 5 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 678 | 0 | 0% |