Vigo County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Vigo County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Vigo County, Indiana has a population of 106,109, the 17th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $52,976 and the median home value is $148,500. The poverty rate is 19.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Vigo County Quick Facts

Population 106,109

Median Household Income $52,976

Median Home Value $148,500

Poverty Rate 19.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.7%

Median Age 36.3 years

Homeownership Rate 61.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.3%

High School Graduation 90.7%

Cities/Places 12

Population 106,109 17th of 92

Median Income $52,976 26% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.1%

Unemployment 5.7%

How Vigo 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	106,201	106,109	-0.1%
Median household income	$52,525	$52,976	+0.9%
Median home value	$140,400	$148,500	+5.8%

Median Household Income

Vigo

$52,976

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Vigo

$148,500

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.4%

$25K-$50K 24.9%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 23.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.6%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

5.2%

$30K-$35K

5.5%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

7.9%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

4.7%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

57.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.7%

Renter 38.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $924/mo 20.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

28.1%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

21.5%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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 Vigo County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Terre Haute	58,427	$43,126	24.6%	$115,700
North Terre Haute	4,534	$54,640	15.7%	$152,900
West Terre Haute	2,092	$53,676	10.5%	$74,100
Seelyville	986	$56,994	10.5%	$151,900
St. Mary of the Woods	959	$28,114	35.4%	N/A
Tecumseh	638	$91,750	9.3%	$251,000
New Goshen	526	$68,214	5.9%	$95,000
Riley	441	$77,083	21.4%	$108,800
Toad Hop	257	$90,938	0.0%	$93,800
Shepardsville	115	N/A	0.0%	$76,200
Fontanet	63	N/A	55.6%	N/A
Dresser	27	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Vigo County is located in Indiana with a total population of 106,109. It is the 17th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vigo County is 36.3 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vigo County is $52,976. This is 26% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $148,500. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Vigo County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Vigo County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 90.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Vigo 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 Vigo County, Indiana?

Vigo County has a population of 106,109, making it the 17th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Vigo County?

The median household income in Vigo County is $52,976 with a poverty rate of 19.1%.

How many cities are in Vigo County, Indiana?

Vigo County contains 12 Census-designated places.