Clark County, Indiana
Located in Indiana, Clark County has a population of 124,354 residents and a median age of 39.9 years, making it the #526 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.2%. The median home value is $222,900, and the median household income is $74,214, which is 1% below the national median.
Demographics
Clark County has a population of 124,354, making it the #526 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Clark County is $74,214, ranking #893 out of 3,222 counties — 1.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Clark County is $222,900 (-20.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,129/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Clark County, 27.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 17.7% below the national average, ranking #947 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Clark County is 73.2 years. 19.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
19.1% of adults in Clark County smoke , 41.2% are obese , and 19.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 52.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Clark County is 4.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 16.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.8 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
11.1% of children in Clark County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 19.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Clark County is 65.4%. The mean commute time is 24.7 min, which is 10.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Clark County voted Republican with a margin of 20.4%. The vote was 38.9% Dem / 59.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.1 toward Republicans .
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About Clark County, Indiana
Clark County, Indiana has a total population of 124,354, making it the 526th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clark County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clark County is $74,214, which ranks #893 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Clark County is $222,900, 20.9% below the national median. Renters in Clark County pay a median gross rent of $1,129 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clark County, 27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Clark County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%).
All data for Clark County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.