The population of Santa Claus is made up of both native and foreign-born citizens. Over half are White, while the other half are Black or African American. Over 9% of the population is below the poverty line. Among full-time workers, the poverty rate is 1.96%, and for non-workers it is 8.91%. Males are more likely to be married than females, and the median age is 35-44.
Santa Claus, IN is a city located in Spencer County, Indiana. The population is expected to reach 2,606 by the year 2020, growing at a rate of 0.39% per year. Compared to the 2010 census, the city's population has increased by 0.77%. The median rent is $1,051 per month, and the median home value is $175,400. The median age of residents is 44 years.
Santa Claus, IN's median property value was $175,400 in 2020, 0.763 times less than the national average. The city's unemployment rate is 0.4% for adults, and it is 11.0% for children. The median household income in Santa Claus is $77,426. Ninety-one percent of Santa Claus residents own their home, and the median car ownership rate is two.
Santa Claus is a growing city. The 1990 census recorded 927 people living in the town. Most of them live in the gated community Christmas Lake Village, which was built by Bill Koch in the late 1960s. This community is made up of 2,500 acres (10 km2) of land around three lakes, each named for the holiday season. There is also a subdivision called Holiday Village on the north side of town.