Otterbein, IN Demographics

A map of Otterbein's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,377	1,034	87.4%	90.4%
Multiracial	111	38	7.0%	3.3%
Hispanic	63	58	4.0%	5.1%
Black	25	4	1.6%	0.3%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Otterbein, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,576, a dramatic increase from the 1,144 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.4% White, 7.0% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Otterbein, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Otterbein has become considerably more 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 Otterbein, that probability was 17.9% in 2020 and 23.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Otterbein is ranked the 270th 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). Otterbein was ranked the 311th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Otterbein's White Population

1,377 residents of Otterbein, or 87.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Otterbein is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Otterbein ranks 439th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterbein's White population has grown by an estimated 33.2%. White residents' share of Otterbein's population has decreased from 90.4% to 87.4%.

Otterbein is more White than neighboring Templeton (66.7% White). Otterbein is less White than neighboring Montmorenci (100% White), Green Hill (100% White), West Point (100% White), and Oxford (92.9% White).

Otterbein's Black Population

25 residents of Otterbein, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Otterbein is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Otterbein ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterbein's Black population has grown by an estimated 525.0%. Black residents' share of Otterbein's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.6%.

Otterbein is more Black than neighboring Montmorenci (0% Black), Green Hill (0% Black), Templeton (0% Black), and West Point (0% Black). Otterbein is less Black than neighboring Oxford (2.2% Black).

Otterbein's Asian Population

0 residents of Otterbein, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Otterbein is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Otterbein ranks 228th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterbein's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Otterbein's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Otterbein's Hispanic Population

63 residents of Otterbein, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Otterbein is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Otterbein ranks 166th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterbein's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Otterbein's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.0%.

Otterbein is more Hispanic than neighboring Montmorenci (0% Hispanic), Green Hill (0% Hispanic), Templeton (0% Hispanic), West Point (0% Hispanic), and Oxford (1.8% Hispanic).

Otterbein's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Otterbein, 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 Otterbein is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Otterbein ranks 470th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterbein's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Otterbein's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Otterbein is less Native American/Other than neighboring Templeton (33.3% Native American/Other).

Otterbein's Multiracial Population

111 residents of Otterbein, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Otterbein is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Otterbein ranks 378th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Otterbein's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 192.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Otterbein's population has increased from 3.3% to 7.0%.

Otterbein is more Multiracial than neighboring Montmorenci (0% Multiracial), Green Hill (0% Multiracial), Templeton (0% Multiracial), West Point (0% Multiracial), and Oxford (3.1% 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.