Paoli, IN Demographics

A map of Paoli's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,698	3,372	86.3%	92.0%
Multiracial	278	153	8.9%	4.2%
Hispanic	137	81	4.4%	2.2%
Black	12	30	0.4%	0.8%
Asian	0	21	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	0.2%

Paoli, Indiana has an estimated population of 3,125, a large decrease from the 3,666 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 8.9% Multiracial, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paoli, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paoli 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 Paoli, that probability was 15.2% in 2020 and 24.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paoli is ranked the 175th 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). Paoli was ranked the 158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paoli's White Population

2,698 residents of Paoli, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paoli is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Paoli ranks 337th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's White population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. White residents' share of Paoli's population has decreased from 92.0% to 86.3%.

Paoli is more White than neighboring French Lick (78.3% White). Paoli is less White than neighboring Orleans (97.1% White), West Baden Springs (92.1% White), Mitchell (87.2% White), and Livonia (93.7% White).

Paoli's Black Population

12 residents of Paoli, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paoli is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Paoli ranks 228th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Paoli's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Paoli is more Black than neighboring Orleans (0% Black), Mitchell (0% Black), and Livonia (0% Black). Paoli is less Black than neighboring West Baden Springs (0.7% Black), and French Lick (10.7% Black).

Paoli's Asian Population

0 residents of Paoli, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paoli is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Paoli ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Paoli is less Asian than neighboring West Baden Springs (2.6% Asian), French Lick (1.4% Asian), and Mitchell (4.9% Asian).

Paoli's Hispanic Population

137 residents of Paoli, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paoli is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Paoli ranks 420th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 69.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Paoli's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.4%.

Paoli is more Hispanic than neighboring Orleans (2.2% Hispanic), West Baden Springs (3.3% Hispanic), and French Lick (3% Hispanic). Paoli is less Hispanic than neighboring Mitchell (5.5% Hispanic), and Livonia (5.3% Hispanic).

Paoli's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Paoli, 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 Paoli is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Paoli ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Paoli is less Native American/Other than neighboring French Lick (0.3% Native American/Other), and Mitchell (0.2% Native American/Other).

Paoli's Multiracial Population

278 residents of Paoli, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paoli is higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Paoli ranks 211th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Paoli's population has increased from 4.2% to 8.9%.

Paoli is more Multiracial than neighboring Orleans (0.6% Multiracial), West Baden Springs (1.3% Multiracial), French Lick (6.2% Multiracial), Mitchell (2.3% Multiracial), and Livonia (1.1% 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.