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Gosport, IN
Town in Owen County, Indiana.
Population
1,303
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,474
ZIP codes
0
Gosport and its ZIP codes
Gosport at a glance
- Gosport is about 18 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,886 a year, 17% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,300 (50% below Indiana) and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for Gosport, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gosport, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,886
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$108,300
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (167), Irish Americans (31), Dutch Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Owen County. PPP loans are for Gosport.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,124
5,192 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,904
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $7,109 per person
How people get to work
Gosport, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled0.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gosport, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
338
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gosport, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Gosport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StinesvilleTown | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ParagonTown | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| SpencerTown | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| EllettsvilleTown | 8.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Browns CrossingCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| EminenceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MartinsvilleCity | 13 mi | 9.2 |
| CloverdaleTown | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| BloomingtonCity | 15 mi | 23.2 |
| PatricksburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| PolandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Painted HillsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| Foxcliff EstatesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| StanfordCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| CentertonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Bowling GreenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gosport, IN in?
- Gosport is in Owen County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Gosport, IN?
- About 1,303 people live in Gosport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gosport?
- Nearby places include Stinesville (3.7 mi), Paragon (6.3 mi), Spencer (7.3 mi), Ellettsville (8.3 mi), Browns Crossing (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023