Universal, IN Demographics

A map of Universal's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	165	269	95.4%	95.1%
Multiracial	7	12	4.0%	4.2%
Hispanic	1	1	0.6%	0.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Universal, Indiana has an estimated population of 173, a dramatic decrease from the 283 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Universal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Universal 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 Universal, that probability was 9.5% in 2020 and 8.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Universal is ranked the 754th 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). Universal was ranked the 547th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Universal's White Population

165 residents of Universal, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Universal is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Universal ranks 114th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Universal's White population has declined by an estimated 38.7%. White residents' share of Universal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 95.4%.

Universal is more White than neighboring New Goshen (72.4% White), Tecumseh (90% White), and Fairview Park (94.3% White). Universal is less White than neighboring Shepardsville (99.1% White), and Clinton (96.6% White).

Universal's Black Population

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

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

Universal is less Black than neighboring New Goshen (9.7% Black), Clinton (1% Black), and Fairview Park (1% Black).

Universal's Asian Population

0 residents of Universal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Universal is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Universal ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Universal's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Universal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Universal is less Asian than neighboring Tecumseh (4.2% Asian), and Clinton (0.3% Asian).

Universal's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Universal, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Universal is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Universal ranks 672nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Universal's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Universal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Universal is more Hispanic than neighboring Shepardsville (0% Hispanic), Tecumseh (0% Hispanic), and Clinton (0.1% Hispanic). Universal is less Hispanic than neighboring New Goshen (6.3% Hispanic), and Fairview Park (1.2% Hispanic).

Universal's Native American/Other Population

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

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

Universal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shepardsville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Fairview Park (0.5% Native American/Other).

Universal's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Universal, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Universal is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Universal ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Universal's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Universal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Universal is more Multiracial than neighboring Shepardsville (0% Multiracial), Clinton (2% Multiracial), and Fairview Park (3.1% Multiracial). Universal is less Multiracial than neighboring New Goshen (11.6% Multiracial), and Tecumseh (5.8% 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.