Vanderburgh County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Vanderburgh County is located in Indiana with a total population of 179,908. It is the 8th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vanderburgh County is 38.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vanderburgh County is $60,938. 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 14.4%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $172,300. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Vanderburgh County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Vanderburgh County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 8.4%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 91.4%.