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Borden, IN

Town in Clark County, Indiana.

Population

987

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

709

ZIP codes

0

Borden and its ZIP codes

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Borden at a glance

  • Borden is about 3.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $72,708, close to the Indiana median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,500 (20% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,042 a month.

Local data for Borden, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Borden, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$72,708

Poverty rate

7.4%

Median home value

$174,500

Median rent

$1,042/mo

Homeownership

83.1%

Bachelor's or higher

21.7%

Median age

34.1

Average commute

29.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (175), Irish Americans (108), Mexican Americans (20).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Borden.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,014

59,952 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,451

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$830M

FY 2026, $6,857 per person

Clark County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Borden, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.6%
  • Carpooled6.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Borden, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

479

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

481

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 24°F

46.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Borden, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

9.1%

U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.9%

U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts

Cities near Borden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
New PekinTown4 mi2.4
MartinsburgCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.4
GreenvilleTown7 mi0.9
GalenaCensus-designated place8.3 mi2.7
PalmyraTown9.2 mi1.2
MemphisCensus-designated place11 mi2.6
Floyds KnobsCensus-designated place11 mi6.4
HenryvilleCensus-designated place11 mi2.8
SellersburgTown11 mi7.4
CantonCensus-designated place12 mi0.4
SalemCity12 mi4.2
GeorgetownTown12 mi2.2
UnderwoodCensus-designated place13 mi2.6
FredericksburgCensus-designated place13 mi1.1
New AlbanyCity13 mi15.5
New SalisburyCensus-designated place14 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Borden, IN in?
Borden is in Clark County, Indiana.
What is the population of Borden, IN?
About 987 people live in Borden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Borden?
Nearby places include New Pekin (4 mi), Martinsburg (4.2 mi), Greenville (7 mi), Galena (8.3 mi), Palmyra (9.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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