Dubois County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dubois County is located in Indiana with a total population of 43,563. It is the 36th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dubois County is 40.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dubois County is $71,918. This is 3% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $212,500. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $201,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dubois County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 89.2%.