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Dillsboro, IN

Town in Dearborn County, Indiana.

Population

1,697

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,253

ZIP codes

0

Dillsboro and its ZIP codes

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Dillsboro at a glance

  • Dillsboro is about 6.6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $48,810, 32% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,500 (31% below Indiana) and median rent is $956 a month.

Local data for Dillsboro, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dillsboro, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$48,810

Poverty rate

14.9%

Median home value

$149,500

Median rent

$956/mo

Homeownership

57.7%

Bachelor's or higher

13.0%

Median age

37.3

Average commute

32.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (381), Irish Americans (183), Italian Americans (38).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dearborn County. PPP loans are for Dillsboro.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,711

14,998 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,515

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$341M

FY 2026, $6,738 per person

Dearborn County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone71.0%
  • Carpooled20.6%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked4.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home3.3%

Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dillsboro, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

419

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

38

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 19°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dillsboro, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

13.9%

U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts

Smoking

18.0%

U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

Cities near Dillsboro

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ElrodCensus-designated place6.4 mi0.7
Moores HillTown6.9 mi0.4
MilanTown8.3 mi2
AuroraCity8.6 mi3.3
ManchesterCensus-designated place9.3 mi1.5
Cross PlainsCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.5
PiercevilleCensus-designated place10 mi0.6
Petersburg, KYCensus-designated place10 mi6.3
East EnterpriseCensus-designated place11 mi0.5
VersaillesTown11 mi1.6
Rising SunCity12 mi1.5
DelawareCensus-designated place12 mi1.8
Rabbit Hash, KYCensus-designated place12 mi5.1
LawrenceburgCity12 mi5.3
Belleview, KYCensus-designated place13 mi1.4
GreendaleCity13 mi5.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dillsboro, IN in?
Dillsboro is in Dearborn County, Indiana.
What is the population of Dillsboro, IN?
About 1,697 people live in Dillsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dillsboro?
Nearby places include Elrod (6.4 mi), Moores Hill (6.9 mi), Milan (8.3 mi), Aurora (8.6 mi), Manchester (9.3 mi).

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

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