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The Town of Mecca had a population of 607 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Mecca is located at latitude 39.7273 and longitude -87.3306 in Parke County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Mecca encompass a land area of 0.39 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Parke County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Mecca has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Mecca is located within Township of Wabash, a minor civil division (MCD) of Parke County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 607 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,545 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 11 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $39,926 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,993 |
| Median Home Value | $52,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 234 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 111 (47.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 96 (41.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 27 (11.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 207 |
| Average Household Size | 2.93 |
| Family Households | 151 (72.9%) |
The table below compares Mecca to the other 976 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Indiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 471 | 52nd |
| Population Density | # 263 | 73rd |
| Median Household Income | # 925 | 5th |
| Per Capita Income | # 941 | 4th |
| Diversity Index | # 539 | 45th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Indiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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