Dana Town, Indiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 662 residents, 252 households, and 188 families in the town. The population density was 2255.4 people per square mile (870.81/km˛), it is the 119th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 288 housing units at an average density of 993.1 per square mile (383.44/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.63 persons, and the average family size was 3.05 persons. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males. The median age is 35.5 years, The median age of males was 34.2 years, for females the median age was 36.4 years. The racial makeup of the town was 646 White, 4 Black or African American, American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 5 from two or more races and 5 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $34750, it is the 383rd wealthiest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $38182, it is Indiana's 135th poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $15603, it is the 187th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income was $21103, Median income for males is $25833, compared with $14375 for females.
In 2000, 179 pupils and students, of which 44.69% are male and 55.31% are female, 27.04% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.03% nursery or pri school, 13.41% kindergarten, 48.6% elementary school, 22.91% high school and 10.06% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 662 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 662 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 665 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 674 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 685 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 676 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 671 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 674 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 672 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 668 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 661 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| Elementary school | 29 | 58 | 87 |
| High school | 30 | 11 | 41 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana town, Indiana | $34750 | $38182 | $15603 |
| Vermillion County, Indiana | $34837 | $41809 | $18579 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |