Vanderburgh County, Indiana

IN · FIPS 18163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 180,117 #382 / 3,222
88th
Median Household Income $61,648 -18.0% #1,921 / 3,222
40th
Median Age 38.7 years -0.5% #2,440 / 3,222
24th
Median Home Value $184,000 -34.7% #1,586 / 3,222
51th
Median Gross Rent $985 -15.3% #1,046 / 3,222
67th
Poverty Rate 14.3% +13.3% #1,812 / 3,222
44th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$61,648 −18.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,921 of 3,222
40th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,840 −10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,278 of 3,222
60th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.3% +13.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,812 of 3,222
44th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.2% −21.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,412 of 3,222
56th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.8% −17.5% vs nat'l
Rank #944 of 3,222
71th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.7 min −21.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,581 of 3,222
20th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$184,000 −34.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,586 of 3,222
51th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$985 −15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,046 of 3,222
67th percentile
Homeownership Rate
65.0% +1.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,740 of 3,222
15th percentile
65.0% Homeownership

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Health

93.1% of residents in Vanderburgh County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.

93.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.1% +1.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,355 of 3,222
58th percentile

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.