Steuben County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Steuben County is located in Indiana with a total population of 34,648. It is the 46th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Steuben County is 43.6 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Steuben County is $71,483. This is 2% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $204,300. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Steuben County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Steuben County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 92.1%.