Cass County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cass County is located in Indiana with a total population of 37,703. It is the 40th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cass County is 41.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cass County is $56,525. This is 19% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $118,700. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Cass County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cass County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.1%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.1% vs 8.4%).

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower 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 85.8%.