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Dana, IN
Town in Vermillion County, Indiana.
Population
652
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,233
ZIP codes
0
Dana and its ZIP codes
Dana at a glance
- Dana is about 12 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,791, 27% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $55,500 (75% below Indiana) and median rent is $643 a month.
Local data for Dana, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dana, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,791
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$55,500
Median rent
$643/mo
Homeownership
77.4%
Bachelor's or higher
4.4%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
35.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (144), Irish Americans (31), Polish Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermillion County. PPP loans are for Dana.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,355
4,527 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,396
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$125M
FY 2026, $8,082 per person
How people get to work
Dana, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.6%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 35.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dana, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
317
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
47
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dana, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Dana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HillsdaleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| MontezumaTown | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| St. BerniceCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| NewportTown | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| BlanfordCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Chrisman, ILCity | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Fairview ParkTown | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| CayugaTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| MeccaTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| CentenaryCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Ridge Farm, ILVillage | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| EugeneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ClintonCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Olivet, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| UniversalTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LyfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dana, IN in?
- Dana is in Vermillion County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Dana, IN?
- About 652 people live in Dana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dana?
- Nearby places include Hillsdale (5.7 mi), Montezuma (6.7 mi), St. Bernice (6.7 mi), Newport (7.2 mi), Blanford (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023