Vanderburgh County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 180,117 | — | #382 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,648 | -18.0% | #1,921 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.7 years | -0.5% | #2,440 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $184,000 | -34.7% | #1,586 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $985 | -15.3% | #1,046 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | +13.3% | #1,812 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Vanderburgh County has a population of 180,117, making it the #382 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Vanderburgh County is $61,648, ranking #1,921 out of 3,222 counties — 18.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.3% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Vanderburgh County is $184,000 (-34.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $985/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.0%.
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93.1% of residents in Vanderburgh County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Vanderburgh County, Indiana has a total population of 180,117, making it the 382nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Vanderburgh County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Vanderburgh County is $61,648, which ranks #1,921 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Vanderburgh County is $184,000, 34.7% below the national median. Renters in Vanderburgh County pay a median gross rent of $985 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Vanderburgh County, 27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Vanderburgh County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.4%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
All data for Vanderburgh 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.