Vanderburgh County, IN Demographics
What is the population of Vanderburgh County?
There are 187,956 residents in Vanderburgh County, with a median age of 39. Of this, 48.84% are males and 51.16% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.33% of the resident pool in Vanderburgh County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.7%. Additionally, 1.97% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 156,884 people in Vanderburgh County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 187,956 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 91,804 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 96,152 | 0.3% |
Male Population 48.84%
Female Population 51.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -2.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 181,050 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,204 | -1.5% |
| Not Citizen | 3,702 | 13.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.33%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.7%
Not Citizen 1.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 525 | -1.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 15,856 | -9.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 8,762 | -0.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,422 | -8.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 156,884 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.28%
Moved from Same County 8.5%
Moved from Same State 4.7%
Moved from Different State 2.37%
Same House as Last Year 84.14%
What are the employment statistics in Vanderburgh County?
White-collar workers make up 74.02% of the working population in Vanderburgh County, while blue-collar employees account for 25.98%. There are also 13,924 entrepreneurs in Vanderburgh County (7.47% of the workforce); 135,308 workers employed in private companies (72.59%); and 16,602 people working in governmental institutions (8.91%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 137,972 | 99.4% |
| Blue Collar | 48,436 | 101.7% |
White Collar 74.02%
Blue Collar 25.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 13,924 | 100.7% |
| Private Companies | 135,308 | 101.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 16,602 | 91.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 20,574 | 98.1% |
Self Employees 7.47%
Private Companies 72.59%
Governmental Workers 8.91%
Not for Profit Companies 11.04%
How many households are there in Vanderburgh County?
There are a total of 80,163 households in Vanderburgh County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.38% of these Vanderburgh County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.62%. Additionally, 27.93% of households have children and 72.07% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 80,163 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -13.6% |
| Family Households | 48,402 | 0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 31,761 | 0.6% |
Family Households 60.38%
Non-Family Households 39.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 22,387 | 1.1% |
| Households without Children | 57,776 | 0.2% |
Households with Children 27.93%
Households without Children 72.07%
What are the median and average incomes in Vanderburgh County?
The average annual household income in Vanderburgh County is $85,947, while the median household income sits at $62,053 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $69,343, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $75,578. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $35,442 and $48,104, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $85,947 | 4.5% |
| Median Household Income | $62,053 | 5.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 25,453 | 0.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 154,948 | 0.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Vanderburgh County?
There are 87,936 housing units in Vanderburgh County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1966. Of the 80,163 occupied housing units in Vanderburgh County, 65.35% are owner-occupied, while 34.65% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.78% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $184,650. In general, housing costs reach $969 per month in Vanderburgh County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 87,936 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1966 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 14,842 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7,541 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13,377 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,719 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12,080 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9,237 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8,272 | -6.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,874 | -2.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,341 | 15.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 653 | 51.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 80,163 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 52,387 | 0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 27,776 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 65.35%
Renter Occupied 34.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 32,366 | -0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 20,021 | 0.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $184,650 | 5.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $170,500 | 5.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $969 | 1.9% |
With Mortgage 61.78%
Without Mortgage 38.22%
What is the level of education in Vanderburgh County?
Approximately 39.59% of the population in Vanderburgh County holds a high school degree (that's 58,016 residents), while 22.9% have attained a college certificate (33,561 locals) and 16.81% have a bachelor's degree (24,633 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,898 | -5.0% |
| Some High School | 58,016 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 33,561 | -18.3% |
| Associate Degree | 15,365 | 2.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24,633 | 0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,063 | 0.3% |
No High School 1.98%
Some High School 39.59%
Some College 22.9%
Associate Degree 10.49%
Bachelor's Degree 16.81%
Graduate Degree 8.23%
What is the marital status of Vanderburgh County residents?
A total of 50,077 people in Vanderburgh County have never been married (which represents 32.24% of the total population), while 73,714 of them are wedded (47.46%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,679 (1.08%) and 20,687 (13.32%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 50,077 | 0.2% |
| Married | 73,714 | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1,679 | 14.7% |
| Widowed | 9,155 | -3.4% |
| Divorced | 20,687 | -2.4% |
Never Married 32.24%
Married 47.46%
Separated 1.08%
Widowed 5.89%
Divorced 13.32%
What are the most common means of transportation in Vanderburgh County?
The top three means of transportation people in Vanderburgh County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 81,507 residents commute by car, 2,423 prefer going to work by walking and 797 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 81,507 | -1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 797 | 1.3% |
| Bicycle | 310 | -0.3% |
| Motorcycle | 148 | 9.6% |
| TaxiCab | 84 | -46.1% |
| Walk | 2,423 | -0.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Vanderburgh County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47639 | 4,633 | 1,730 | $90,985 | $103,961 |
| 47708 | 636 | 421 | $55,436 | $92,295 |
| 47710 | 18,802 | 8,206 | $45,324 | $61,268 |
| 47711 | 30,793 | 13,010 | $65,398 | $84,360 |
| 47712 | 24,999 | 9,847 | $64,285 | $81,400 |
| 47713 | 9,930 | 4,639 | $37,448 | $50,483 |
| 47714 | 33,148 | 14,155 | $54,614 | $71,725 |
| 47715 | 28,476 | 13,485 | $59,821 | $80,816 |
| 47720 | 17,103 | 7,010 | $76,968 | $98,368 |
| 47725 | 19,436 | 7,660 | $105,528 | $134,798 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.