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Converse, IN
Town in Miami County, Indiana.
Population
813
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
822
ZIP codes
0
Converse and its ZIP codes
Converse at a glance
- Converse is about 4.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,536 a year, 9% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,800 (52% below Indiana) and median rent is $569 a month.
Local data for Converse, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Converse, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,536
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$103,800
Median rent
$569/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (158), Irish Americans (64), Dutch Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miami County. PPP loans are for Converse.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,330
9,103 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,940
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $6,447 per person
How people get to work
Converse, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Converse, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
401
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Converse, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Converse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AmboyTown | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| MierCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| North GroveCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| SimsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| SwayzeeTown | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| SweetserTown | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| HerbstCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| GreentownTown | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| JalapaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Bennetts SwitchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Point IsabelCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| MiamiCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| La FontaineTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MarionCity | 12 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Converse, IN in?
- Converse is in Miami County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Converse, IN?
- About 813 people live in Converse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Converse?
- Nearby places include Amboy (2.5 mi), Mier (4.1 mi), North Grove (4.5 mi), Sims (5.6 mi), Swayzee (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023