Switzerland County, Indiana
Located in Indiana, Switzerland County has a population of 9,909 residents and a median age of 42.5 years, making it the #2,489 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.6%. The median home value is $175,800, and the median household income is $65,343, which is 13% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Switzerland County, 8.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 73.7% below the national average, ranking #3,202 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Switzerland County is 74.0 years. 19.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
21.3% of adults in Switzerland County smoke , 39.5% are obese , and 18.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 39.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 27.3 per 100,000.
Motor Vehicle Deaths Trend
Families & Children
21.4% of children in Switzerland County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 26.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Switzerland County is 51.5%. The mean commute time is 35.9 min, which is 30.2% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Switzerland County voted Republican with a margin of 57.5%. The vote was 20.5% Dem / 78% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.