Vanderburgh County, Indiana Demographics 2026
Vanderburgh County, Indiana has a population of 180,117, the 9th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $61,648 and the median home value is $184,000. The poverty rate is 14.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Vanderburgh County Quick Facts
How Vanderburgh County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 179,908 | 180,117 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $60,938 | $61,648 | +1.2% |
| Median home value | $172,300 | $184,000 | +6.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Vanderburgh County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | 116,116 | $53,387 | 18.4% | $143,100 |
| Highland | 5,114 | $98,002 | 8.6% | $240,400 |
| Melody Hill | 3,243 | $93,906 | 4.4% | $201,600 |
| Darmstadt | 1,508 | $107,188 | 3.3% | $330,100 |
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Population Overview
Vanderburgh County is located in Indiana with a total population of 180,117. It is the 9th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Vanderburgh County is 38.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Vanderburgh County is $61,648. This is 14% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $184,000. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Vanderburgh County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.
Education
27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Vanderburgh County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Vanderburgh County, Indiana?
Vanderburgh County has a population of 180,117, making it the 9th most populous county in Indiana.
What is the median income in Vanderburgh County?
The median household income in Vanderburgh County is $61,648 with a poverty rate of 14.3%.
How many cities are in Vanderburgh County, Indiana?
Vanderburgh County contains 4 Census-designated places.