Daviess County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Daviess County is located in Indiana with a total population of 33,442. It is the 48th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Daviess County is 34.7 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 29.7% of the population under 18, Daviess County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Daviess County is $68,561. This is 2% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $187,500. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Daviess County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Daviess County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 77.2%.