Randolph County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Randolph County is located in Indiana with a total population of 24,425. It is the 64th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Randolph County is 42.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Randolph County is $61,121. This is 13% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $106,000. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Randolph County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Randolph County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 90.6%.