Shadeland, IN Demographics

A map of Shadeland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,646	1,579	85.7%	89.9%
Hispanic	143	81	7.4%	4.6%
Multiracial	81	54	4.2%	3.1%
Asian	33	28	1.7%	1.6%
Black	18	10	0.9%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.3%

Shadeland, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,921, an increase from the 1,757 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shadeland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shadeland 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 Shadeland, that probability was 18.9% in 2020 and 25.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shadeland is ranked the 239th 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). Shadeland was ranked the 245th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shadeland's White Population

1,646 residents of Shadeland, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shadeland is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Shadeland ranks 462nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shadeland's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Shadeland's population has decreased from 89.9% to 85.7%.

Shadeland is more White than neighboring West Lafayette (65.3% White), and Lafayette (68.7% White). Shadeland is less White than neighboring West Point (100% White), Romney (90.5% White), and Montmorenci (100% White).

Shadeland's Black Population

18 residents of Shadeland, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shadeland is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Shadeland ranks 314th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shadeland's Black population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Shadeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Shadeland is more Black than neighboring West Point (0% Black), Romney (0% Black), and Montmorenci (0% Black). Shadeland is less Black than neighboring West Lafayette (3.5% Black), and Lafayette (10.3% Black).

Shadeland's Asian Population

33 residents of Shadeland, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shadeland is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Shadeland ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shadeland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Asian residents' share of Shadeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Shadeland is more Asian than neighboring West Point (0% Asian), Romney (0% Asian), and Montmorenci (0% Asian). Shadeland is less Asian than neighboring West Lafayette (21.9% Asian), and Lafayette (2.5% Asian).

Shadeland's Hispanic Population

143 residents of Shadeland, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shadeland is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Shadeland ranks 187th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shadeland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 76.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Shadeland's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.4%.

Shadeland is more Hispanic than neighboring West Point (0% Hispanic), West Lafayette (5.5% Hispanic), and Montmorenci (0% Hispanic). Shadeland is less Hispanic than neighboring Lafayette (14.4% Hispanic), and Romney (9.5% Hispanic).

Shadeland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Shadeland, 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 Shadeland is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Shadeland ranks 461st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Shadeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Lafayette (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lafayette (0.7% Native American/Other).

Shadeland's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Shadeland, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shadeland is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Shadeland ranks 426th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shadeland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Shadeland's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.2%.

Shadeland is more Multiracial than neighboring West Point (0% Multiracial), West Lafayette (3.5% Multiracial), Lafayette (3.4% Multiracial), Romney (0% Multiracial), and Montmorenci (0% 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.