Posey County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,116 | — | #1,655 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,129 | +4.0% | #664 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,206 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $222,900 | -20.9% | #1,155 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | -32.8% | #2,246 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -19.5% | #823 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Posey County has a population of 25,116, making it the #1,655 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Posey County is $78,129, ranking #664 out of 3,222 counties — 4.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Posey County is $222,900 (-20.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $782/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.3%.
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96.8% of residents in Posey County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About Posey County, Indiana
Posey County, Indiana has a total population of 25,116, making it the 1,655th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Posey County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Posey County is $78,129, which ranks #664 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Posey County is $222,900, 20.9% below the national median. Renters in Posey County pay a median gross rent of $782 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Posey County, 25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.
Posey County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Posey 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.