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Tecumseh, IN
Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana.
Population
638
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
246
ZIP codes
0
Tecumseh and its ZIP codes
Tecumseh at a glance
- Tecumseh is 29% denser than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,750 a year, 28% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,000 (15% above Indiana).
Local data for Tecumseh, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tecumseh, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,750
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$251,000
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
51.6%
Median age
58.2
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (204), Dutch Americans (57), Irish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vigo County. PPP loans are for Tecumseh.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,994
46,897 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,499
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$668M
FY 2026, $6,297 per person
How people get to work
Tecumseh, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tecumseh, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
489
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 19°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tecumseh, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Tecumseh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New GoshenCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| ShepardsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| UniversalTown | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| St. Mary of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| North Terre HauteCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.6 |
| LibertyvilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| LyfordCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| CentenaryCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| ClintonCity | 6.8 mi | 2.3 |
| DresserCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| West Terre HauteTown | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| BurnettCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Toad HopCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Fairview ParkTown | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Terre HauteCity | 8.3 mi | 34.8 |
| Vermilion, ILVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tecumseh, IN in?
- Tecumseh is in Vigo County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Tecumseh, IN?
- About 638 people live in Tecumseh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tecumseh?
- Nearby places include New Goshen (1.8 mi), Shepardsville (2.4 mi), Universal (4 mi), St. Mary of the Woods (4.1 mi), North Terre Haute (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023