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Cass County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Cass County, Indiana has a population of 37,680, the 40th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $56,403 and the median home value is $133,800. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cass County Quick Facts

Population 37,680
Median Household Income $56,403
Median Home Value $133,800
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.6%
Median Age 41.8 years
Homeownership Rate 74.3%
Affordability Ratio 2.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%
High School Graduation 85.6%
Cities/Places 6
Population 37,680 40th of 92
Median Income $56,403 22% lower than state
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Unemployment 4.6%

How Cass County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population37,70337,680-0.1%
Median household income$56,525$56,403-0.2%
Median home value$118,700$133,800+12.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.0%
$25K-$50K 26.0%
$50K-$100K 33.1%
$100K+ 24.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.4%
$10K-$15K
3.9%
$15K-$20K
4.0%
$20K-$25K
4.7%
$25K-$30K
6.2%
$30K-$35K
3.9%
$35K-$40K
5.7%
$40K-$45K
3.9%
$45K-$50K
6.4%
$50K-$60K
10.2%
$60K-$75K
9.2%
$75K-$100K
13.7%
$100K-$125K
9.8%
$125K-$150K
5.6%
$150K-$200K
5.8%
$200K+
2.7%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%
60.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $783/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

41out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Cass County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Logansport17,790$47,29116.1%$92,200
Grissom AFB2,977$55,10414.4%$79,000
Galveston1,363$56,92710.6%$130,300
Royal Center919$51,81811.6%$83,800
Walton827$45,66020.8%$98,600
Onward202$78,1250.0%N/A

Population Overview

Cass County is located in Indiana with a total population of 37,680. It is the 40th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cass County is 41.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cass County is $56,403. This is 22% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $133,800. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Cass County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cass County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.6%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.6% vs 8.6%).

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower 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 85.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cass 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 Cass County, Indiana?

Cass County has a population of 37,680, making it the 40th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Cass County?

The median household income in Cass County is $56,403 with a poverty rate of 13.2%.

How many cities are in Cass County, Indiana?

Cass County contains 6 Census-designated places.