Metamora, IN Demographics

A map of Metamora's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	485	194	98.8%	93.7%
Multiracial	6	8	1.2%	3.9%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	1.4%

Metamora, Indiana has an estimated population of 491, a dramatic increase from the 207 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.8% White, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metamora, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metamora has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Metamora, that probability was 12.0% in 2020 and 2.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metamora is ranked the 513th 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). Metamora was ranked the 592nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metamora's White Population

485 residents of Metamora, or 98.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metamora is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Metamora ranks 203rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's White population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. White residents' share of Metamora's population has increased from 93.7% to 98.8%.

Metamora is more White than neighboring Laurel (94.8% White), Oldenburg (98.4% White), Batesville (92.5% White), and Lake Santee (87.6% White).

Metamora's Black Population

0 residents of Metamora, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metamora is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Metamora ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Metamora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Metamora is less Black than neighboring Batesville (0.8% Black).

Metamora's Asian Population

0 residents of Metamora, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Metamora is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Metamora ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Metamora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Metamora is less Asian than neighboring Batesville (0.4% Asian).

Metamora's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Metamora, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metamora is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Metamora ranks 611th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Metamora's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Metamora is less Hispanic than neighboring Brookville (0.7% Hispanic), Batesville (4% Hispanic), and Lake Santee (3.4% Hispanic).

Metamora's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Metamora, 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 Metamora is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Metamora ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Metamora's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Metamora is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brookville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Batesville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Metamora's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Metamora, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metamora is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Metamora ranks 265th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metamora's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Metamora's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.2%.

Metamora is more Multiracial than neighboring Brookville (0.3% Multiracial). Metamora is less Multiracial than neighboring Laurel (5.2% Multiracial), Oldenburg (1.6% Multiracial), Batesville (1.8% Multiracial), and Lake Santee (9% 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.