Population 17,921 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fortville
Household size in Fortville
| Period | Fortville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.92 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Fortville holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.92 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fortville
| Period | Fortville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Fortville is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.7, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fortville
| Period | Fortville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.6% of households in Fortville, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fortville
Renters in Fortville
| Period | Fortville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.9% of households in Fortville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 22.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fortville
| Period | Fortville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.9% of homes in Fortville are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.6 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Indiana city with 5,000+ people has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fortville
| Period | Fortville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Fortville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Only 12 of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fortville
| Period | Fortville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $744 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,225 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,133 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,488 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$744 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fortville pays $1,488 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Indianapolis area overall ($1,368). Rent has climbed $744 a month since 2006–10, up 100%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fortville
Bachelor's degrees in Fortville
| Period | Fortville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.6% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.6% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fortville is highly educated: more than four in ten adults 25 and older (45.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fortville
| Period | Fortville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.7% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fortville is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Indianapolis area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fortville
| Period | Fortville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fortville has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fortville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortville | 2.78 | 38.3 | 8.6% | 14.9% | 2.9% | 1998 | $1,488 | 45.6% | 91.8% | 1.8% |
| Ingalls | 2.77 | 41.9 | 12.2% | 18.3% | 7.2% | 1988 | $1,235 | 23.5% | 91.6% | 4.0% |
| Woodbury | 2.64 | 47.1 | 12.9% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 1977 | $1,220 | 27.7% | 96.5% | 1.7% |
| McCordsville | 2.79 | 36.6 | 6.5% | 15.0% | 5.9% | 2008 | $1,505 | 57.8% | 96.4% | 1.7% |
| Hardscrabble | 2.52 | 45.6 | 2.0% | 19.0% | 11.0% | 1992 | $1,488 | 46.7% | 94.8% | 1.6% |
| Pendleton | 2.63 | 40.8 | 9.6% | 14.4% | 6.2% | 1983 | $1,237 | 34.6% | 95.9% | 6.0% |
| Mohawk | 2.50 | 46.9 | 3.5% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 1984 | $1,250 | 38.8% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Fishers | 2.81 | 38.5 | 7.5% | 26.0% | 5.9% | 2001 | $1,785 | 65.7% | 97.7% | 3.0% |
| Maxwell | 2.47 | 37.4 | 7.4% | 33.4% | 6.9% | 1987 | $1,139 | 27.0% | 92.2% | 3.3% |
| Milners Corner | 2.68 | 47.6 | 8.8% | 3.3% | 6.0% | 1969 | $730 | 27.5% | 92.3% | 5.5% |
| Lapel | 2.54 | 37.9 | 15.0% | 26.3% | 6.6% | 1971 | $1,259 | 27.9% | 96.2% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fortville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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