Notre Dame, IN

About

None of the households in Notre Dame, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.9% of the residents in Notre Dame, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Notre Dame, IN are University of Notre Dame (4,710 degrees awarded in 2024).

Most people in Notre Dame, IN walked to work, and the average commute time was 10.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Notre Dame, IN was 1 car per household.

United States Indiana St. Joseph County, IN South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI St. Joseph County (North)--South Bend City PUMA, IN St. Joseph County (Outside South Bend City)--Mishawaka City PUMA, IN

Population & Diversity

Notre Dame, IN is home to a population of 6.89k people, from which 91.9% are citizens.

As of 2024, 10.3% of Notre Dame, IN residents were born outside of the country (712 people).

In 2024, there were 9.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.85k people) in Notre Dame, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 504 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 414 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.9%

2024 Citizenship

91.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.9% of Notre Dame, IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Notre Dame, IN was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Notre Dame, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Notre Dame, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.85k ± 261
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
504 ± 138
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
414 ± 121

11%

Hispanic Population

756 people

In 2024, there were 9.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.85k people) in Notre Dame, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 504 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 414 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11% of the people in Notre Dame, IN are hispanic (756 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Notre Dame, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
111,417 ± 8,128 people
India
37,388 ± 4,734 people
Nigeria
18,164 ± 3,304 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 111,417 Indiana residents, followed by India with 37,388 and Nigeria with 18,164.

Foreign-Born Population

10.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

712 people

10.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

716 people

As of 2024, 10.3% of Notre Dame, IN residents (712 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Notre Dame, IN was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Notre Dame, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
14 ± 32
Vietnam
12 ± 31

Notre Dame, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Notre Dame, IN.

Health

96.9% of the population of Notre Dame, IN has health coverage, with 62.8% on employee plans, 4.15% on Medicaid, 1.07% on Medicare, 27% on non-group plans, and 1.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 474 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53% were men and 47% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.2% under 18 years, 79% between 18 and 34 years, 1.74% between 35 and 64 years, and 1.09% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53% were men and 47% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.08%

Uninsured

62.8%

Employer Coverage

4.15%

Medicaid

1.07%

Medicare

27%

Non-Group

1.9%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Notre Dame, IN declined by 19.1% from 3.8% to 3.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Notre Dame, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Notre Dame, IN employs 3.32k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Notre Dame, IN were Educational Services (1,795 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (336 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (307 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($25,742), Manufacturing ($21,406), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($17,917).

Employment

Occupations

3.32k

2024 Value

± 375

4.14%

1 Year growth

± 15.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Notre Dame, IN grew at a rate of 4.14%, from 3.19k employees to 3.32k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Notre Dame, IN, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (828 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (570 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (286 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Notre Dame, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.32k

2024 Value

± 375

4.14%

1 Year growth

± 15.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Notre Dame, IN grew at a rate of 4.14%, from 3.19k employees to 3.32k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Notre Dame, IN, are Educational Services (1,795 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (336 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (307 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Notre Dame, IN, though some of these residents may live in Notre Dame, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$6,749

Median earning men ± $1,555

$5,278

Median earning women ± $1,093

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($25,742), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($17,917), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($16,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($20,156), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($5,382), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($5,098).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Notre Dame, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (39.8%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

The student population of Notre Dame, IN in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 6,845 male students and 6,197 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Notre Dame, IN are White (2,982 and 71.3%), Hispanic or Latino (489 and 11.7%), Asian (283 and 6.76%), and Two or More Races (214 and 5.11%).

The largest universities in Notre Dame, IN by number of degrees awarded are University of Notre Dame (4,710 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Notre Dame, IN are General Finance (297 and 6.31%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (289 and 6.14%), and Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (202 and 4.29%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $64,518.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Notre Dame, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 11.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 61.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 13,042 (52.5% men and 47.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 13,042 students enrolled in Notre Dame, IN, 52.5% men and 47.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,350 records, of which 45.7% were women and 54.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
297 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
266 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
177 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Notre Dame, IN was General Finance with 297 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Notre Dame, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Notre Dame

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

4,710 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Notre Dame with 4,710 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,473 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Notre Dame, IN, which is 1.11 times more than the 2,237 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,982 degrees mean that there were 6.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 489 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($64,518) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($507) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

People in Notre Dame, IN have an average commute time of 10.4 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Notre Dame, IN is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$19,886

Median Household Income

± $11,358

232

Number of Households

± 122

In 2024, the median household income of the 232 households in Notre Dame, IN grew to $19,886 from the previous year's value of $19,082.

The following chart displays the households in Notre Dame, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Notre Dame, IN is from Indiana.

0.442

2024 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.445

2023 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2024, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.807% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Walked (59%)
Worked At Home (23.6%)
Drove Alone (10.1%)

In 2024, 59% of workers in Notre Dame, IN walked to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.6%) and those who drove alone to work (10.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

10.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Notre Dame, IN have a shorter commute time (10.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Notre Dame, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Notre Dame, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Notre Dame, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Notre Dame, IN have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

49.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Notre Dame, IN (291 out of 592 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Notre Dame, IN is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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