Posey County, Indiana
Located in Indiana, Posey County has a population of 25,116 residents and a median age of 43.0 years, making it the #1,655 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.1%. The median home value is $222,900, and the median household income is $78,129, which is 4% above the national median.
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.
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 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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Posey County, 25.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 25.1% below the national average, ranking #1,195 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Posey County is 78.3 years. 14.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
15.4% of adults in Posey County smoke , 36.4% are obese , and 20.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 17.2 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 19.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.4 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
11.6% of children in Posey County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 14.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Posey County is 66.9%. The mean commute time is 25.8 min, which is 6.7% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Posey County voted Republican with a margin of 43.5%. The vote was 27.5% Dem / 71% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.7 toward Republicans .
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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.