Hanover, IN

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2021 Population

3,498

2.34% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

28.3

5.2% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.3%

7.94% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,279

6.15% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$111,500

14% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1,391

0.651% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hanover, IN had a population of 3.5k people with a median age of 28.3 and a median household income of $52,279. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hanover, IN grew from 3,418 to 3,498, a 2.34% increase and its median household income grew from $49,250 to $52,279, a 6.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hanover, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.74%), White (Hispanic) (1.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.886%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.543%).

None of the households in Hanover, 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.

99.9% of the residents in Hanover, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hanover, IN are Hanover College (257 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hanover, IN was $111,500, and the homeownership rate was 64%.

Most people in Hanover, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Hanover, IN was 2 cars per household.

United States Indiana Jefferson County, IN Madison, IN Jefferson, Jennings, Decatur & Scott Counties PUMA, IN

Population & Diversity

Hanover, IN is home to a population of 3.5k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.543% of Hanover, IN residents were born outside of the country (19 people).

In 2021, there were 54.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.31k people) in Hanover, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 61 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 56 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.9% of Hanover, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hanover, IN was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hanover, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.31k ± 279
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
61 ± 46
White (Hispanic)
56 ± 82

Hispanic Population

70 people

2% of the people in Hanover, IN are hispanic (70 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hanover, 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
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

0.543%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19 people

1.52%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

52 people

As of 2021, 0.543% of Hanover, IN residents (19 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hanover, IN was 1.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
72 ± 42
Gulf War (1990s)
38 ± 44
Gulf War (2001-)
26 ± 33

Hanover, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hanover, IN employs 1.39k people. The largest industries in Hanover, IN are Manufacturing (434 people), Educational Services (216 people), and Retail Trade (184 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($86,563), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($79,375), and Manufacturing ($55,779).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.39k

2021 Value

± 204

0.651%

1 Year growth

± 20.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hanover, IN grew at a rate of 0.651%, from 1.38k employees to 1.39k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hanover, IN, are Production Occupations (242 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (224 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (168 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hanover, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.39k

2021 Value

± 204

0.651%

1 Year growth

± 20.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hanover, IN grew at a rate of 0.651%, from 1.38k employees to 1.39k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hanover, IN, are Manufacturing (434 people), Educational Services (216 people), and Retail Trade (184 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hanover, IN, though some of these residents may live in Hanover, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,956

Median earning men ± $9,582

$22,656

Median earning women ± $6,713

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($137,625), Public Administration ($92,750), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($60,972).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($56,321), Public Administration ($39,167), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($21,071).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun 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 Hanover, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hanover, IN awarded 257 degrees. The student population of Hanover, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 524 male students and 559 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hanover, IN are White (182 and 72.5%), followed by Unknown (40 and 15.9%), Hispanic or Latino (10 and 3.98%), and Black or African American (6 and 2.39%).

The largest universities in Hanover, IN by number of degrees awarded are Hanover College (257 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hanover, IN are Speech Communication & Rhetoric (33 and 12.8%), General Business (23 and 8.95%), and General Biological Sciences (20 and 7.78%).

The median tuition cost in Hanover, IN for private four year colleges is $39,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Hanover, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,083 (48.4% men and 51.6% 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 2021 there were 1,083 students enrolled in Hanover, IN, 48.4% men and 51.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 822 records, of which 55.2% were women and 44.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Speech Communication & Rhetoric
33 degree-majors awarded
General Business
23 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hanover, IN was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 33 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Hanover College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

257 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hanover College with 257 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 101 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hanover, IN, which is 0.647 times less than the 156 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 182 degrees mean that there were 4.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 40 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 ($39,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hanover, IN was $111,500 in 2021, which is 0.455 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $97,800 to $111,500, a 14% increase. The homeownership rate in Hanover, IN is 64%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hanover, IN have an average commute time of 17.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hanover, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hanover, IN is $52,279. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Hanover, IN was Census Tract 9661 with a value of $51,064, followed by Census Tract 9664 and Census Tract 9663, with respective values of $49,942 and $49,391.

Housing

Property

$111,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$24,051

$611

Median Property Taxes

±$123

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hanover, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hanover, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64%

Homeownership

2021

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64% of the housing units in Hanover, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hanover, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9661
Census Tract 9664
Census Tract 9663

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hanover, IN was Census Tract 9661 with a value of $51,064, followed by Census Tract 9664 and Census Tract 9663, with respective values of $49,942 and $49,391.

The following map shows all of the places in Hanover, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$52,279

Median Household Income

± $12,065

954

Number of Households

± 160

In 2021, the median household income of the 954 households in Hanover, IN grew to $52,279 from the previous year's value of $49,250.

The following chart displays the households in Hanover, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (69.7%)
Walked (15.6%)
Carpooled (9.05%)

In 2021, 69.7% of workers in Hanover, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (15.6%) and those who carpooled to work (9.05%).

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

17.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hanover, IN have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.374% of the workforce in Hanover, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hanover, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hanover, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hanover, IN (338 out of 2.53k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hanover, IN is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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

Health

96% of the population of Hanover, IN has health coverage, with 60.4% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 7.1% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 0.592% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, IN see 1700 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.97% decrease from the previous year (1789 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1690 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 868 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Jefferson County, IN.

1,700 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, IN

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, IN see an average of 1,700 patients per year. This represents a 4.97% decrease from the previous year (1,789 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 37.4% between 18 and 34 years, 29.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.33% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

Uninsured

60.4%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

7.1%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

0.592%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hanover, IN declined by 47.4% from 7.59% to 4%.

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