Jennings County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jennings County is located in Indiana with a total population of 27,584. It is the 58th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jennings 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 Jennings County is $68,476. 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 12.5%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. The median home value is $154,600. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Jennings County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jennings County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 53% 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 87.6%.