Bartholomew County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bartholomew County is located in Indiana with a total population of 82,881. It is the 19th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bartholomew County is 37.7 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bartholomew County is $80,365. This is 15% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $221,100. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Bartholomew County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bartholomew County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.0%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.5% vs 2.5%).

Education

35.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bartholomew County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%. Notably, 15.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.