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Otterbein town, IN

ZIP 47970 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 47970

47970 has a population of 2,634 with a median age of 38.3 yrs (47.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.7%-80% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.1%+14% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.4%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
14.5%-11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.0%-28% vs US avg
x
High school
30.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.6%-24% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.1%+17% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.7%-18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.7%+33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.4%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 47970

Poverty Rate
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
9.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.9%-26% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,634
Median age38.3
Poverty rate13.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.8%
Hispanic3.7%
Black1.1%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born0.0%