Bourbon, IN Demographics

A map of Bourbon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,585	1,527	90.1%	89.9%
Multiracial	76	51	4.3%	3.0%
Hispanic	75	89	4.3%	5.2%
Asian	13	19	0.7%	1.1%
Black	10	7	0.6%	0.4%
Native American/Other	1	5	0.1%	0.3%

Bourbon, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,760, an increase from the 1,698 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 4.3% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bourbon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bourbon is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bourbon, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 18.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bourbon is ranked the 251st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bourbon was ranked the 250th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bourbon's White Population

1,585 residents of Bourbon, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bourbon is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Bourbon ranks 460th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbon's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Bourbon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.1%.

Bourbon is more White than neighboring Bremen (70.6% White), and Nappanee (78.1% White). Bourbon is less White than neighboring Etna Green (93.7% White), Mentone (93.5% White), and Argos (93.5% White).

Bourbon's Black Population

10 residents of Bourbon, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bourbon is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Bourbon ranks 386th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbon's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Black residents' share of Bourbon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Bourbon is more Black than neighboring Etna Green (0% Black), Mentone (0% Black), Argos (0.2% Black), and Bremen (0.1% Black). Bourbon is less Black than neighboring Nappanee (2.5% Black).

Bourbon's Asian Population

13 residents of Bourbon, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bourbon is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Bourbon ranks 107th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Asian residents' share of Bourbon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Bourbon is more Asian than neighboring Mentone (0% Asian), and Argos (0% Asian). Bourbon is less Asian than neighboring Etna Green (3.2% Asian), Bremen (3.2% Asian), and Nappanee (1.8% Asian).

Bourbon's Hispanic Population

75 residents of Bourbon, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bourbon is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Bourbon ranks 154th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Bourbon's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.3%.

Bourbon is more Hispanic than neighboring Etna Green (2% Hispanic), Mentone (4% Hispanic), and Argos (3% Hispanic). Bourbon is less Hispanic than neighboring Bremen (25.4% Hispanic), and Nappanee (15.2% Hispanic).

Bourbon's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Bourbon, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bourbon is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Bourbon ranks 450th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bourbon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Bourbon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Etna Green (0% Native American/Other), and Nappanee (0% Native American/Other). Bourbon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mentone (0.4% Native American/Other), Argos (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bremen (0.5% Native American/Other).

Bourbon's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Bourbon, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bourbon is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bourbon ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bourbon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 49.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Bourbon's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.3%.

Bourbon is more Multiracial than neighboring Etna Green (1.1% Multiracial), Mentone (2.1% Multiracial), Argos (3.2% Multiracial), Bremen (0.2% Multiracial), and Nappanee (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.