Rensselaer, IN Demographics

A map of Rensselaer's Population by Race

Rensselaer, Indiana has an estimated population of 5,573, a slight decrease from the 5,733 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 15.4% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rensselaer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer, that probability was 23.1% in 2020 and 38.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rensselaer is ranked the 121st 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). Rensselaer was ranked the 118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rensselaer's White Population

4,265 residents of Rensselaer, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rensselaer is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Rensselaer ranks 542nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rensselaer's White population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Rensselaer's population has decreased from 87.2% to 76.5%.

Rensselaer is more White than neighboring Brook (71.1% White). Rensselaer is less White than neighboring Mount Ayr (100% White), Remington (94.2% White), Goodland (88.3% White), and Wolcott (78.6% White).

Rensselaer's Black Population

129 residents of Rensselaer, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rensselaer is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Rensselaer ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rensselaer's Black population has grown by an estimated 279.4%. Black residents' share of Rensselaer's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.3%.

Rensselaer is more Black than neighboring Mount Ayr (0% Black), Remington (0.6% Black), Brook (0% Black), and Goodland (0% Black). Rensselaer is less Black than neighboring Wolcott (6% Black).

Rensselaer's Asian Population

26 residents of Rensselaer, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rensselaer is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Rensselaer ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rensselaer's Asian population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Asian residents' share of Rensselaer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Rensselaer is more Asian than neighboring Mount Ayr (0% Asian), Remington (0.1% Asian), and Goodland (0% Asian). Rensselaer is less Asian than neighboring Brook (1.8% Asian), and Wolcott (2.4% Asian).

Rensselaer's Hispanic Population

859 residents of Rensselaer, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rensselaer is higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Rensselaer ranks 91st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rensselaer's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Rensselaer's population has increased from 8.4% to 15.4%.

Rensselaer is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Ayr (0% Hispanic), Remington (3.9% Hispanic), Goodland (4% Hispanic), and Wolcott (10.6% Hispanic). Rensselaer is less Hispanic than neighboring Brook (25.2% Hispanic).

Rensselaer's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Rensselaer, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rensselaer is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Rensselaer ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rensselaer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rensselaer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Rensselaer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Ayr (0% Native American/Other), Remington (0% Native American/Other), Brook (0% Native American/Other), and Wolcott (0% Native American/Other).

Rensselaer's Multiracial Population

289 residents of Rensselaer, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rensselaer is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Rensselaer ranks 421st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rensselaer's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Rensselaer's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.2%.

Rensselaer is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Ayr (0% Multiracial), Remington (1.2% Multiracial), Brook (1.9% Multiracial), and Wolcott (2.3% Multiracial). Rensselaer is less Multiracial than neighboring Goodland (7.6% 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.