Bartholomew County, Indiana Demographics 2026
Bartholomew County, Indiana has a population of 83,536, the 20th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $79,901 and the median home value is $232,800. The poverty rate is 10.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bartholomew County Quick Facts
How Bartholomew County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,881 | 83,536 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $80,365 | $79,901 | -0.6% |
| Median home value | $221,100 | $232,800 | +5.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Bartholomew County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 51,824 | $77,456 | 11.3% | $244,200 |
| Hope | 2,029 | $76,188 | 8.9% | $148,600 |
| Taylorsville | 1,248 | N/A | 33.9% | $169,100 |
| Elizabethtown | 372 | $53,750 | 15.0% | $153,000 |
| Hartsville | 277 | $64,375 | 7.2% | $147,300 |
| Clifford | 165 | $58,750 | 14.5% | $125,900 |
| Jonesville | 129 | $55,179 | 8.5% | $123,400 |
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Population Overview
Bartholomew County is located in Indiana with a total population of 83,536. It is the 20th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bartholomew County is 37.5 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bartholomew County is $79,901. This is 11% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $232,800. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Bartholomew County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bartholomew County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.2%. 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 (7.4% vs 2.6%).
Education
34.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Bartholomew County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bartholomew County, Indiana?
Bartholomew County has a population of 83,536, making it the 20th most populous county in Indiana.
What is the median income in Bartholomew County?
The median household income in Bartholomew County is $79,901 with a poverty rate of 10.5%.
How many cities are in Bartholomew County, Indiana?
Bartholomew County contains 7 Census-designated places.