Vigo County, Indiana
Located in Indiana, Vigo County has a population of 106,109 residents and a median age of 36.3 years, making it the #591 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.2%. The median home value is $148,500, and the median household income is $52,976, which is 30% below the national median.
Demographics
Vigo County has a population of 106,109, making it the #591 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below 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 Vigo County is $52,976, ranking #2,602 out of 3,222 counties — 29.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.2% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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Housing
The median home value in Vigo County is $148,500 (-47.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $924/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.7%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Vigo County, 26.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 22.1% below the national average, ranking #1,076 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Vigo County is 73.7 years. 20.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
21.2% of adults in Vigo County smoke , 41.0% are obese , and 16.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 25.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Vigo County is 5.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.6 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
21.1% of children in Vigo County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 22.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Vigo County is 52.3%. The mean commute time is 22.1 min, which is 20.0% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Vigo County voted Republican with a margin of 18.1%. The vote was 40% Dem / 58.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.4 toward Republicans .
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About Vigo County, Indiana
Vigo County, Indiana has a total population of 106,109, making it the 591st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Vigo County is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Vigo County is $52,976, which ranks #2,602 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Vigo County is $148,500, 47.3% below the national median. Renters in Vigo County pay a median gross rent of $924 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Vigo County, 26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.1 min.
Vigo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Vigo 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.