Switzerland County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18155 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,909 | — | #2,489 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,343 | -13.0% | #1,612 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,340 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,800 | -37.6% | #1,694 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $758 | -34.8% | #2,424 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | +0.2% | #1,428 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Switzerland County has a population of 9,909, making it the #2,489 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Switzerland County is $65,343, ranking #1,612 out of 3,222 counties — 13.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Switzerland County is $175,800 (-37.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $758/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.
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87.0% of residents in Switzerland County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% below the national rate.
About Switzerland County, Indiana
Switzerland County, Indiana has a total population of 9,909, making it the 2,489th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Switzerland County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Switzerland County is $65,343, which ranks #1,612 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.0% 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 4.2%.
The median home value in Switzerland County is $175,800, 37.6% below the national median. Renters in Switzerland County pay a median gross rent of $758 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Switzerland County, 8.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.9 min.
Switzerland County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Switzerland 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.