Jennings County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,562 | — | #1,561 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,322 | -7.8% | #1,251 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,023 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,500 | -42.7% | #1,995 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $988 | -15.0% | #1,031 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | +0.0% | #1,422 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jennings County has a population of 27,562, making it the #1,561 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jennings County is $69,322, ranking #1,251 out of 3,222 counties — 7.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Jennings County is $161,500 (-42.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $988/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.
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90.9% of residents in Jennings County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Jennings County, Indiana
Jennings County, Indiana has a total population of 27,562, making it the 1,561st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jennings County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jennings County is $69,322, which ranks #1,251 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Jennings County is $161,500, 42.7% below the national median. Renters in Jennings County pay a median gross rent of $988 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jennings County, 14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Jennings County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Jennings 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.