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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 122,800 | 124,354 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $72,298 | $74,214 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $212,400 | $222,900 | +4.9% |
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 Clark County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville | 51,043 | $70,930 | 11.2% | $216,800 |
| Clarksville | 22,016 | $60,467 | 16.5% | $179,700 |
| Sellersburg | 10,137 | $72,179 | 6.9% | $231,500 |
| Charlestown | 8,294 | $77,288 | 12.5% | $208,300 |
| Henryville | 1,691 | $71,667 | 6.9% | $204,000 |
| Utica | 1,028 | $84,886 | 9.4% | $241,300 |
| Borden | 987 | $72,708 | 7.4% | $174,500 |
| Memphis | 784 | $137,560 | 0.0% | $235,900 |
| New Washington | 351 | $81,705 | 10.3% | $187,500 |
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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.