Pendleton, IN Demographics

A map of Pendleton's Population by Race

Pendleton, Indiana has an estimated population of 5,321, a large increase from the 4,717 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.5% White, 9.8% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pendleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pendleton 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 Pendleton, that probability was 13.7% in 2020 and 22.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pendleton is ranked the 125th 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). Pendleton was ranked the 135th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pendleton's White Population

4,655 residents of Pendleton, or 87.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pendleton is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Pendleton ranks 268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Pendleton's population has decreased from 92.8% to 87.5%.

Pendleton is more White than neighboring Ingalls (76.5% White), Lapel (86.7% White), Edgewood (85.7% White), and Fortville (81.7% White). Pendleton is less White than neighboring River Forest (95.2% White).

Pendleton's Black Population

16 residents of Pendleton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pendleton is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Pendleton ranks 206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Black residents' share of Pendleton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Pendleton is more Black than neighboring River Forest (0% Black). Pendleton is less Black than neighboring Ingalls (5.7% Black), Lapel (1.9% Black), Edgewood (1.7% Black), and Fortville (7.1% Black).

Pendleton's Asian Population

18 residents of Pendleton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pendleton is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Pendleton ranks 158th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 56.1%. Asian residents' share of Pendleton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Pendleton is more Asian than neighboring Ingalls (0.2% Asian), and River Forest (0% Asian). Pendleton is less Asian than neighboring Lapel (0.4% Asian), Edgewood (1.6% Asian), and Fortville (1.2% Asian).

Pendleton's Hispanic Population

519 residents of Pendleton, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pendleton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Pendleton ranks 455th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 464.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Pendleton's population has increased from 2.0% to 9.8%.

Pendleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Lapel (4.2% Hispanic), Edgewood (3% Hispanic), Fortville (3.8% Hispanic), and River Forest (0% Hispanic). Pendleton is less Hispanic than neighboring Ingalls (14.4% Hispanic).

Pendleton's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Pendleton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pendleton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Pendleton ranks 329th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pendleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Pendleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ingalls (0% Native American/Other), Lapel (0% Native American/Other), Edgewood (0% Native American/Other), and River Forest (0% Native American/Other). Pendleton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fortville (1.7% Native American/Other).

Pendleton's Multiracial Population

100 residents of Pendleton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pendleton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pendleton ranks 437th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Pendleton's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.9%.

Pendleton is less Multiracial than neighboring Ingalls (3.2% Multiracial), Lapel (6.7% Multiracial), Edgewood (8.1% Multiracial), Fortville (4.5% Multiracial), and River Forest (4.8% 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.