Santa Claus, IN Demographics

A map of Santa Claus's Population by Race

Santa Claus, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,793, an increase from the 2,586 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Claus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Claus has become slightly 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 Santa Claus, that probability was 10.8% in 2020 and 9.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Claus is ranked the 186th 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). Santa Claus was ranked the 188th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Claus's White Population

2,651 residents of Santa Claus, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Claus is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Santa Claus ranks 157th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of Santa Claus's population has increased from 94.4% to 94.9%.

Santa Claus is more White than neighboring Dale (72.3% White), St. Meinrad (93.7% White), and Ferdinand (93% White). Santa Claus is less White than neighboring Gentryville (99.3% White), and Chrisney (99.1% White).

Santa Claus's Black Population

14 residents of Santa Claus, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Claus is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Santa Claus ranks 344th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Black residents' share of Santa Claus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Santa Claus is more Black than neighboring Dale (0% Black), Gentryville (0% Black), St. Meinrad (0% Black), and Chrisney (0% Black). Santa Claus is less Black than neighboring Ferdinand (1.7% Black).

Santa Claus's Asian Population

0 residents of Santa Claus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Claus is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Santa Claus ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Santa Claus's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Santa Claus is less Asian than neighboring St. Meinrad (2.9% Asian), and Ferdinand (0.2% Asian).

Santa Claus's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Santa Claus, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Claus is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Claus ranks 386th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Claus's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.

Santa Claus is more Hispanic than neighboring Gentryville (0.7% Hispanic), St. Meinrad (1.2% Hispanic), and Chrisney (0% Hispanic). Santa Claus is less Hispanic than neighboring Dale (24.3% Hispanic), and Ferdinand (2.8% Hispanic).

Santa Claus's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Santa Claus, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Claus is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Claus ranks 438th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Claus's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.1%.

Santa Claus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dale (0% Native American/Other), Gentryville (0% Native American/Other), St. Meinrad (0% Native American/Other), Ferdinand (0% Native American/Other), and Chrisney (0% Native American/Other).

Santa Claus's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Santa Claus, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Claus is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Claus ranks 609th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Claus's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Claus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Santa Claus is more Multiracial than neighboring Gentryville (0% Multiracial), and Chrisney (0.9% Multiracial). Santa Claus is less Multiracial than neighboring Dale (3.4% Multiracial), St. Meinrad (2.2% Multiracial), and Ferdinand (2.3% 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.