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Clark County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Clark County, Indiana has a population of 124,354, the 14th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $74,214 and the median home value is $222,900. The poverty rate is 10.2%.

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

Clark County Quick Facts

Population 124,354
Median Household Income $74,214
Median Home Value $222,900
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Median Age 39.9 years
Homeownership Rate 74.7%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.7%
High School Graduation 91.2%
Cities/Places 9
Population 124,354 14th of 92
Median Income $74,214 3% higher than state
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Unemployment 4.0%

How Clark 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
Population122,800124,354+1.3%
Median household income$72,298$74,214+2.7%
Median home value$212,400$222,900+4.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.9%
$25K-$50K 18.7%
$50K-$100K 36.0%
$100K+ 33.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.0%
$10K-$15K
3.3%
$15K-$20K
2.4%
$20K-$25K
2.2%
$25K-$30K
3.2%
$30K-$35K
3.7%
$35K-$40K
3.6%
$40K-$45K
4.0%
$45K-$50K
4.2%
$50K-$60K
9.2%
$60K-$75K
10.8%
$75K-$100K
16.0%
$100K-$125K
10.8%
$125K-$150K
7.4%
$150K-$200K
8.6%
$200K+
6.5%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%
66.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,129/mo 18.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

35out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Clark County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Jeffersonville51,043$70,93011.2%$216,800
Clarksville22,016$60,46716.5%$179,700
Sellersburg10,137$72,1796.9%$231,500
Charlestown8,294$77,28812.5%$208,300
Henryville1,691$71,6676.9%$204,000
Utica1,028$84,8869.4%$241,300
Borden987$72,7087.4%$174,500
Memphis784$137,5600.0%$235,900
New Washington351$81,70510.3%$187,500

Population Overview

Clark County is located in Indiana with a total population of 124,354. It is the 14th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clark County is 39.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clark County is $74,214. This is 3% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $222,900. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clark County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.0%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clark 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 Clark County, Indiana?

Clark County has a population of 124,354, making it the 14th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Clark County?

The median household income in Clark County is $74,214 with a poverty rate of 10.2%.

How many cities are in Clark County, Indiana?

Clark County contains 9 Census-designated places.