Straughn, IN Demographics

A map of Straughn's Population by Race

Straughn, Indiana has an estimated population of 229, a large decrease from the 259 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 6.6% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Straughn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Straughn 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 Straughn, that probability was 9.6% in 2020 and 18.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Straughn is ranked the 681st 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). Straughn was ranked the 562nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Straughn's White Population

206 residents of Straughn, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Straughn is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Straughn ranks 117th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Straughn's White population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. White residents' share of Straughn's population has decreased from 95.0% to 90.0%.

Straughn is more White than neighboring New Castle (89.2% White). Straughn is less White than neighboring Lewisville (91.5% White), Dublin (97.4% White), Mount Auburn (100% White), and Cambridge City (95.1% White).

Straughn's Black Population

0 residents of Straughn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Straughn is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Straughn ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Straughn's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Straughn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Straughn is less Black than neighboring Cambridge City (0.4% Black), and New Castle (3.5% Black).

Straughn's Asian Population

1 residents of Straughn, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Straughn is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Straughn ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Straughn's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Asian residents' share of Straughn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Straughn is more Asian than neighboring Lewisville (0% Asian), Dublin (0% Asian), and Mount Auburn (0% Asian). Straughn is less Asian than neighboring Cambridge City (0.8% Asian), and New Castle (0.7% Asian).

Straughn's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Straughn, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Straughn is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Straughn ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Straughn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Straughn's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.1%.

Straughn is more Hispanic than neighboring Dublin (0.5% Hispanic), Mount Auburn (0% Hispanic), Cambridge City (1.1% Hispanic), and New Castle (2.2% Hispanic). Straughn is less Hispanic than neighboring Lewisville (4.6% Hispanic).

Straughn's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Straughn, 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 Straughn is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Straughn ranks 564th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Straughn's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Straughn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Straughn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dublin (0.2% Native American/Other), and New Castle (0.5% Native American/Other).

Straughn's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Straughn, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Straughn is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Straughn ranks 266th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Straughn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Straughn's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.6%.

Straughn is more Multiracial than neighboring Lewisville (3.9% Multiracial), Dublin (2% Multiracial), Mount Auburn (0% Multiracial), Cambridge City (2.5% Multiracial), and New Castle (3.9% 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.