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DeMotte, IN
Town in Jasper County, Indiana.
Population
4,234
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,181
ZIP codes
0
DeMotte and its ZIP codes
DeMotte at a glance
- DeMotte is about 6.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 147th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $69,868, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,800 (8% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,092 a month.
Local data for DeMotte, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
DeMotte, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,868
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$234,800
Median rent
$1,092/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (659), Irish Americans (464), Polish Americans (362).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for DeMotte.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,063
11,389 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,209
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $7,711 per person
How people get to work
DeMotte, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
DeMotte, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
Cities near DeMotte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoselawnCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.6 |
| ThayerCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| ShelbyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
| WheatfieldTown | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| HebronTown | 8.5 mi | 2 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Boone GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LeroyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| KoutsTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Sumava ResortsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| SchneiderTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| LowellTown | 13 mi | 7 |
| Lake VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Lake DalecarliaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Lakes of the Four SeasonsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| WinfieldTown | 15 mi | 12.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is DeMotte, IN in?
- DeMotte is in Jasper County, Indiana.
- What is the population of DeMotte, IN?
- About 4,234 people live in DeMotte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near DeMotte?
- Nearby places include Roselawn (5.8 mi), Thayer (7 mi), Shelby (7.4 mi), Wheatfield (7.8 mi), Hebron (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023