Vigo County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Vigo County is located in Indiana with a total population of 106,201. It is the 17th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vigo County is 36.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vigo County is $52,525. This is 25% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 64% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $140,400. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Vigo County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Vigo County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 8.4%.

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 90.4%.