Dearborn County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dearborn County is located in Indiana with a total population of 50,828. It is the 28th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dearborn County is 41.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dearborn County is $82,693. This is 18% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $227,100. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Dearborn County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dearborn County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 91.3%.