Borden indiana, 2009
Borden’s story
210 years in pictures
Census counts: 350 in 1910, a low of 270 in 1990, 786 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 3 maps from 1941 on.
- 1816Borden is settled
BordenIN
Population
842
2025 Census estimate · +7.7% since 2020
Typical home
$224K
+5.9% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
34.1
years
Jobs based here
269
A commuter town
Is Borden a good place to live?
9.6% of residents are 65 or older in Borden, below both Indiana’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (18%). Borden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Borden stand out
Where Borden beats most towns.
Small town
842 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 42 attractions →Sons of the American Revolution and 27 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Borden. Close and well known come first.
18 mi MuseumSons of the American Revolution
22 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom
18 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! Center
19 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family Stadium
21 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
18 mi MuseumMuhammad Ali Center
22 mi Theme parkKentucky Kingdom18 mi Stadium & arenaKFC Yum! Center19 mi Stadium & arenaLynn Family Stadium21 mi Stadium & arenaL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium18 mi MuseumMuhammad Ali CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kentucky Kingdom: Stevietheman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · KFC Yum! Center: Jamesmac96, CC BY 3.0 · Lynn Family Stadium: Bpluke01, CC BY-SA 4.0 · L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium: Perthsider, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Muhammad Ali Center: The original uploader was Stevietheman at English Wikipedia., CC BY 2.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Borden: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Borden, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBorden Tri-County Region water system4 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Borden’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereClark County Circuit Court ClerkClark County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4710647106 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Borden.
Work & commute
Borden has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Borden for work: only 1% work in town. At 29 minutes, Borden’s average trip to work is against 24 minutes in Indiana’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Borden grew to 269 in 2023, 78 more than in 2013.
1%work in town
| Borden | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 11% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Borden1%
New Albany15%
Jeffersonville10%
Louisville8%
Indianapolis5%
17 mi
median commute distance
269
jobs based in Borden
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More children than Indiana overall
Children under 18 are 34% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 10% of residents (17% statewide). Borden has grown 7.7% since 2020, to 842 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 22% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 30% across Indiana.
34.1median age · IN 38.1
| Borden | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 22% | 22% | 29% |
BordenIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school38%
Some college23%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.7 points. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Borden | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 20.9% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.4% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.3% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.1% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.3% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.3% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.3% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.3% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.7% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.1% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.8% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.9% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Borden has four seasons and pleasant summers
Borden has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 23° and about 14 inches of snow falls in a winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–44°
Spring43–66°
Summer63–85°
Fall45–68°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Borden, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Borden.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
5
paid flood claims since 1996
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The typical home in Borden is valued at about $224K
The typical Borden home is worth about $224,000, up 5.9% in a year, 13% below the Indiana typical home. 83% of households own their home in Borden.
$224KZillow home value
Typical home value
Borden$224K
Indiana$257K
+5.9%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
Borden stands out in Indiana and nationally, with more of its adults who binge drink
19% of Borden adults binge drink. Borden beats the Indiana average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 13% of Borden adults smoke cigarettes.
| Borden | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 13% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 26% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
15 better17 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Borden | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.6% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.4% | 8.4% |
Ascension St. Vincent Salem
12.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Borden
17pages on Borden
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Borden
About 2 of every 100 Borden residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Borden for work
Where Borden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
269jobs based in Borden
1%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Borden
Town in Indiana, United States
Borden is a town in Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana, United States. The population was 786 at the 2020 census. The town's official name was New Providence until December 29, 1994.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1816
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 561 ft
- ZIP code
- 47106
- Area code
- 812
Questions about Borden
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Borden, IN a good place to live?
Borden has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.