Hobart, Indiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hobart, IN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hobart | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,846 | 6,845,048 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1085.6 | 188.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.50% | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,808 | 2,713,821 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hobart grew by 3.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 28,846 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hobart is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.6% of residents. That is 1.4 points above Indiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,746 19.9% -2.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,512 22.6% +1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,183 21.4% +1.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,851 16.8% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Indiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.8% of the people living in Hobart and men 49.2%.
- Women 50.8% Indiana 50.4%
- Men 49.2% Indiana 49.6%
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Economy
Hobart has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Hobart | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,982 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.97% | 4.54% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hobart is about 3% higher than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Hobart | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $226,092 | $142,738 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,186 | $1,062 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.3% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hobart is about 15.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,186 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hobart spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hobart | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.2 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.5 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,002 | $5,455 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,245 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,690 | 1,308 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hobart is 23 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Indiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hobart has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Hobart | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Health
Hobart has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hobart | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.4% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.7% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
Hobart, IN Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hobart, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart, IN | 28,846 | $73,982 #1/2 | $226,092 #1/2 | 23.2 min #1/2 |
| Merrillville, IN | 39,705 | $67,875 | $86,941 | 25.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hobart, Indiana.
How many people live in Hobart, Indiana?
About 28,846 people live in Hobart, Indiana, in 11,808 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 37.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Hobart, Indiana urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Hobart, Indiana has 1,086 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Hobart, Indiana?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($226,092 against $73,982), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,186 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Hobart, Indiana have a college degree?
20.3% of adults in Hobart, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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