West Baden Springs, IN Demographics

A map of West Baden Springs's Population by Race

West Baden Springs, Indiana has an estimated population of 543, a less than 1% change from the 541 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Baden Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Baden Springs has become 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 West Baden Springs, that probability was 19.9% in 2020 and 15.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Baden Springs is ranked the 493rd 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). West Baden Springs was ranked the 459th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Baden Springs's White Population

500 residents of West Baden Springs, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Baden Springs is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. West Baden Springs ranks 489th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Baden Springs's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of West Baden Springs's population has increased from 89.3% to 92.1%.

West Baden Springs is more White than neighboring French Lick (78.3% White), Paoli (86.3% White), and Mitchell (87.2% White). West Baden Springs is less White than neighboring Orleans (97.1% White), and Shoals (94.6% White).

West Baden Springs's Black Population

4 residents of West Baden Springs, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Baden Springs is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. West Baden Springs ranks 75th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Baden Springs's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of West Baden Springs's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.7%.

West Baden Springs is more Black than neighboring Paoli (0.4% Black), Orleans (0% Black), and Mitchell (0% Black). West Baden Springs is less Black than neighboring French Lick (10.7% Black), and Shoals (1.6% Black).

West Baden Springs's Asian Population

14 residents of West Baden Springs, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Baden Springs is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. West Baden Springs ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Baden Springs's Asian population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Asian residents' share of West Baden Springs's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.6%.

West Baden Springs is more Asian than neighboring French Lick (1.4% Asian), Paoli (0% Asian), Orleans (0% Asian), and Shoals (0.6% Asian). West Baden Springs is less Asian than neighboring Mitchell (4.9% Asian).

West Baden Springs's Hispanic Population

18 residents of West Baden Springs, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Baden Springs is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Baden Springs ranks 618th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Baden Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 260.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Baden Springs's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.3%.

West Baden Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring French Lick (3% Hispanic), Orleans (2.2% Hispanic), and Shoals (0% Hispanic). West Baden Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Paoli (4.4% Hispanic), and Mitchell (5.5% Hispanic).

West Baden Springs's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Baden Springs, 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 West Baden Springs is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Baden Springs ranks 510th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

West Baden Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring French Lick (0.3% Native American/Other), Shoals (0.3% Native American/Other), and Mitchell (0.2% Native American/Other).

West Baden Springs's Multiracial Population

7 residents of West Baden Springs, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Baden Springs is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Baden Springs ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Baden Springs's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.9%. Multiracial residents' share of West Baden Springs's population has decreased from 5.4% to 1.3%.

West Baden Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Orleans (0.6% Multiracial). West Baden Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring French Lick (6.2% Multiracial), Paoli (8.9% Multiracial), Shoals (2.9% Multiracial), and Mitchell (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.