Dubois, IN Demographics
A map of Dubois's Population by Race
Dubois, Indiana has an estimated population of 439, a decrease from the 478 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.9% White, 13.4% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dubois, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Dubois has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Dubois, that probability was 10.5% in 2020 and 37.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Dubois is ranked the 534th 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). Dubois was ranked the 475th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Dubois's White Population
342 residents of Dubois, or 77.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dubois is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Dubois ranks 147th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dubois's White population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. White residents' share of Dubois's population has decreased from 94.6% to 77.9%.
Dubois is more White than neighboring Huntingburg (63% White). Dubois is less White than neighboring Jasper (84.9% White), Birdseye (97% White), Alfordsville (100% White), and French Lick (78.3% White).
Dubois's Black Population
26 residents of Dubois, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dubois is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Dubois ranks 380th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dubois's Black population has grown by an estimated 1200.0%. Black residents' share of Dubois's population has increased from 0.4% to 5.9%.
Dubois is more Black than neighboring Jasper (1% Black), Birdseye (0% Black), Alfordsville (0% Black), and Huntingburg (0.5% Black). Dubois is less Black than neighboring French Lick (10.7% Black).
Dubois's Asian Population
0 residents of Dubois, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dubois is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Dubois ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dubois's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Dubois's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Dubois is less Asian than neighboring Jasper (0.7% Asian), French Lick (1.4% Asian), and Huntingburg (1.5% Asian).
Dubois's Hispanic Population
59 residents of Dubois, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dubois is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Dubois ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dubois's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 555.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Dubois's population has increased from 1.9% to 13.4%.
Dubois is more Hispanic than neighboring Jasper (10.6% Hispanic), Birdseye (0% Hispanic), Alfordsville (0% Hispanic), and French Lick (3% Hispanic). Dubois is less Hispanic than neighboring Huntingburg (32.6% Hispanic).
Dubois's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Dubois, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dubois is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Dubois ranks 357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dubois's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dubois's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Dubois is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jasper (0.7% Native American/Other), Birdseye (1.1% Native American/Other), French Lick (0.3% Native American/Other), and Huntingburg (0.1% Native American/Other).
Dubois's Multiracial Population
12 residents of Dubois, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dubois is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Dubois ranks 491st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Dubois's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Dubois's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.
Dubois is more Multiracial than neighboring Jasper (2.1% Multiracial), Birdseye (1.9% Multiracial), Alfordsville (0% Multiracial), and Huntingburg (2.3% Multiracial). Dubois is less Multiracial than neighboring French Lick (6.2% 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.