Daviess County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Daviess County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Daviess County, Indiana has a population of 33,658, the 48th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $68,503 and the median home value is $197,200. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

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

Daviess County Quick Facts

Population 33,658

Median Household Income $68,503

Median Home Value $197,200

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 1.6%

Median Age 34.5 years

Homeownership Rate 72.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%

High School Graduation 76.6%

Cities/Places 8

Population 33,658 48th of 92

Median Income $68,503 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 1.6%

How Daviess 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	33,442	33,658	+0.6%
Median household income	$68,561	$68,503	-0.1%
Median home value	$187,500	$197,200	+5.2%

Median Household Income

Daviess

$68,503

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Daviess

$197,200

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.8%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 33.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

12.4%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

1.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

61.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.4%

Renter 27.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $847/mo 14.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.8%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

20.5%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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 Daviess County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Washington	12,367	$50,331	18.2%	$152,200
Odon	1,419	$49,342	11.4%	$141,000
Montgomery	1,111	$83,500	1.4%	$227,800
Elnora	531	$41,786	21.7%	$101,300
Plainville	412	$51,094	16.0%	$100,000
Cannelburg	178	$69,583	5.9%	$222,200
Raglesville	139	N/A	0.0%	$187,500
Alfordsville	25	$48,333	4.0%	$121,900

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Population Overview

Daviess County is located in Indiana with a total population of 33,658. It is the 48th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Daviess County is 34.5 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 29.8% 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 $68,503. This is 5% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $197,200. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Daviess County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Daviess County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. 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 2.6%.

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 76.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Daviess 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 Daviess County, Indiana?

Daviess County has a population of 33,658, making it the 48th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Daviess County?

The median household income in Daviess County is $68,503 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Daviess County, Indiana?

Daviess County contains 8 Census-designated places.