Vanderburgh County, IN

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Vanderburgh County Overview

179,900
TOTAL POPULATION
88,005
MALE POPULATION
91,895
FEMALE POPULATION
95.77
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,614
PER CAPITA INCOME
$74,561
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,839
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,215
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
93,704
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Vanderburgh County Area Codes

Race in Vanderburgh County

The most populous races in Vanderburgh County are White / Caucasian (149,945 | 83.4%), Black / African American (17,554 | 9.8%), and Two or more Races (7,194 | 4.0%).
Race in Vanderburgh County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,4331.3%
Black / African American17,5549.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific4390.2%
Hispanic or Latino5,4263.0%
Native / Alaskan1810.1%
White / Caucasian149,94583.4%
Two or more Races7,1944.0%
Some other Race2,1541.2%
Total179,900100.0%

Ancestry in Vanderburgh County

The most populous ancestries reported in Vanderburgh County are German (47,295 | 26.3%), English (21,257 | 11.8%), Irish (18,646 | 10.4%), American (10,488 | 5.8%), and Italian (3,847 | 2.1%), together accounting for 56.4% of all Vanderburgh County residents.
Ancestry in Vanderburgh County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African5320.3%
Albanian70.0%
Alsatian100.0%
American10,4885.8%
Apache320.0%
Arab1720.1%
Argentinean780.0%
Armenian120.0%
Australian70.0%
Austrian1950.1%
Bahamian110.0%
Belgian1160.1%
Bhutanese2440.1%
Blackfeet890.1%
Bolivian150.0%
Brazilian390.0%
British8800.5%
Burmese3320.2%
Canadian1380.1%
Celtic80.0%
Central American6910.4%
Central American Indian1070.1%
Cherokee3990.2%
Chickasaw70.0%
Choctaw40.0%
Colombian310.0%
Comanche30.0%
Creek50.0%
Croatian370.0%
Cuban2120.1%
Czech1800.1%
Czechoslovakian250.0%
Danish970.1%
Dominican630.0%
Dutch1,4320.8%
Dutch West Indian220.0%
Eastern European1610.1%
Ecuadorian160.0%
English21,25711.8%
Estonian160.0%
Ethiopian20.0%
European3,1991.8%
Fijian2770.2%
Filipino510.0%
Finnish940.1%
French3,4781.9%
French Canadian3560.2%
German47,29526.3%
German Russian320.0%
Ghanaian30.0%
Greek1520.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro200.0%
Guatemalan1480.1%
Guyanese340.0%
Haitian2940.2%
Honduran1770.1%
Hungarian3210.2%
Indian (Asian)1,0490.6%
Indonesian600.0%
Iranian870.1%
Irish18,64610.4%
Israeli320.0%
Italian3,8472.1%
Jamaican2890.2%
Japanese560.0%
Jordanian40.0%
Kenyan260.0%
Korean4460.3%
Lebanese150.0%
Liberian10.0%
Lithuanian580.0%
Lumbee80.0%
Mexican3,2301.8%
Mexican American Indian1200.1%
Mongolian1330.1%
Native Hawaiian260.0%
Navajo90.0%
Nicaraguan360.0%
Nigerian600.0%
Northern European1640.1%
Norwegian6620.4%
Pakistani540.0%
Palestinian300.0%
Panamanian210.0%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Peruvian440.0%
Polish2,8031.6%
Portuguese380.0%
Potawatomi50.0%
Puerto Rican4000.2%
Romanian360.0%
Russian2910.2%
Salvadoran3090.2%
Samoan930.1%
Scandinavian3040.2%
Scotch-Irish1,4940.8%
Scottish3,2471.8%
Seminole160.0%
Senegalese1240.1%
Serbian1310.1%
Sioux560.0%
Slavic10.0%
Slovak990.1%
Slovene70.0%
South American3140.2%
Spaniard960.1%
Spanish1850.1%
Sri Lankan3930.2%
Subsaharan African7810.4%
Swedish5600.3%
Swiss3230.2%
Syrian510.0%
Thai5340.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian450.0%
Turkish1160.1%
Ukrainian930.1%
Venezuelan1120.1%
Welsh1,1890.7%
West Indian710.0%
Yugoslavian820.1%
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Immigrants in Vanderburgh County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Vanderburgh County came from Latin America (2,237 | 1.2%), Asia (1,953 | 1.1%), Central America (1,231 | 0.7%), Eastern Asia (906 | 0.5%), and China (803 | 0.4%), together accounting for 4.0% of all Vanderburgh County residents.
Immigrants in Vanderburgh County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan210.0%
Africa2060.1%
Albania70.0%
Asia1,9531.1%
Australia60.0%
Bangladesh90.0%
Belarus100.0%
Belize90.0%
Bolivia150.0%
Brazil510.0%
Cambodia290.0%
Canada3350.2%
Caribbean6040.3%
Central America1,2310.7%
China8030.4%
Colombia160.0%
Congo30.0%
Cuba580.0%
Denmark70.0%
Dominica620.0%
Dominican Republic140.0%
Eastern Africa400.0%
Eastern Asia9060.5%
Eastern Europe2150.1%
Ecuador160.0%
El Salvador3230.2%
England600.0%
Ethiopia20.0%
Europe4130.2%
France20.0%
Germany430.0%
Ghana70.0%
Guatemala1390.1%
Guyana130.0%
Haiti2830.2%
Honduras830.1%
Hong Kong540.0%
India2250.1%
Iran70.0%
Ireland260.0%
Israel10.0%
Italy310.0%
Jamaica1870.1%
Japan530.0%
Kenya260.0%
Korea500.0%
Latin America2,2371.2%
Lebanon210.0%
Malaysia570.0%
Mexico6620.4%
Middle Africa30.0%
Moldova170.0%
Morocco60.0%
Nigeria470.0%
Northern Africa60.0%
Northern Europe1040.1%
Norway50.0%
Oceania3470.2%
Pakistan170.0%
Panama150.0%
Peru1760.1%
Philippines2290.1%
Poland130.0%
Romania120.0%
Russia380.0%
Saudi Arabia170.0%
Senegal760.0%
Serbia100.0%
South America4020.2%
South Central Asia2790.2%
South Eastern Asia6010.3%
Southern Europe490.0%
Spain180.0%
Syria300.0%
Taiwan300.0%
Thailand540.0%
Turkey500.0%
Ukraine570.0%
Venezuela1150.1%
Vietnam1720.1%
Western Africa1570.1%
Western Asia1370.1%
Western Europe450.0%
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Sex and Age in Vanderburgh County

Sex and Age in Vanderburgh County

The most populous age groups in Vanderburgh County are 25 to 29 Years (6,424 | 7.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (6,729 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Vanderburgh County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,508 (6.3%)4,962 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years5,153 (5.9%)4,924 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years5,865 (6.7%)5,846 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years5,945 (6.8%)5,724 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years6,079 (6.9%)6,392 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years6,424 (7.3%)6,362 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years6,193 (7.0%)6,134 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years5,403 (6.1%)5,355 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years5,600 (6.4%)5,473 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years5,030 (5.7%)4,969 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years5,340 (6.1%)5,336 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years5,453 (6.2%)5,735 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years6,281 (7.1%)6,729 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years4,992 (5.7%)5,238 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years3,850 (4.4%)4,640 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years2,058 (2.3%)2,935 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years1,472 (1.7%)2,336 (2.5%)
85 Years and over1,359 (1.5%)2,805 (3.0%)
Total88,005 (100.0%)91,895 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Vanderburgh County

Median Family Size in Vanderburgh County

The median family size in Vanderburgh County is 2.87 persons per family, with married-couple families (31,987 | 69.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.95 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,144 | 9.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.41 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Vanderburgh County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple31,987 (69.6%)2.95
Single Male/Father4,144 (9.0%)2.41
Single Female/Mother9,854 (21.4%)2.79
Total Families45,985 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Vanderburgh County

The median household size in Vanderburgh County is 2.26 persons per household, with single female/mother households (9,854 | 12.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.02 persons per household. non-family households (30,872 | 40.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Vanderburgh County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple31,987 (41.6%)2.97
Single Male/Father4,144 (5.4%)2.76
Single Female/Mother9,854 (12.8%)3.02
Non-family30,872 (40.2%)1.21
Total Households76,857 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Vanderburgh County

Out of a total of 76,857 households in Vanderburgh County, 45,985 (59.8%) are family households, while 30,872 (40.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 21,672, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 25,242.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Vanderburgh County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-25,242 (32.8%)
2-Person Households21,672 (28.2%)5,008 (6.5%)
3-Person Households10,847 (14.1%)365 (0.5%)
4-Person Households7,926 (10.3%)219 (0.3%)
5-Person Households3,648 (4.8%)19 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,219 (1.6%)19 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households673 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total45,985 (59.8%)30,872 (40.2%)

Female Fertility in Vanderburgh County

Fertility by Age in Vanderburgh County

Average fertility rate in Vanderburgh County is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Vanderburgh County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years26 (1.7%)5.0
20 to 34 years1,075 (71.2%)57.0
35 to 50 years408 (27.0%)24.0
Total1,509 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Vanderburgh County

69.9% of women with births (1,509) in Vanderburgh County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Vanderburgh County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years702 (65.3%)373 (34.7%)
35 to 50 years353 (86.5%)55 (13.5%)
Total1,055 (69.9%)454 (30.1%)

Fertility by Education in Vanderburgh County

Average fertility rate in Vanderburgh County is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 53.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Vanderburgh County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School38 (2.5%)7.0
High School Diploma376 (24.9%)40.0
College or Associate's Degree515 (34.1%)35.0
Bachelor's Degree433 (28.7%)53.0
Graduate Degree147 (9.7%)41.0
Total1,509 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Vanderburgh County

30.1% of women with births in Vanderburgh County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 98.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 66.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Vanderburgh County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School30 (78.9%)8 (21.0%)
High School Diploma127 (33.8%)249 (66.2%)
College or Associate's Degree332 (64.5%)183 (35.5%)
Bachelor's Degree427 (98.6%)6 (1.4%)
Graduate Degree139 (94.6%)8 (5.4%)
Total1,055 (69.9%)454 (30.1%)

Income in Vanderburgh County

Income Overview in Vanderburgh County

Per Capita Income in Vanderburgh County is $33,614, while median incomes of families and households are $74,561 and $58,839 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income179,900$33,614
Median Family Income45,985$74,561
Mean Family Income45,985$95,987
Median Household Income76,857$58,839
Mean Household Income76,857$78,153
Income Deficit45,985$11,215
Wage / Income Gap (%)179,90032.58%
Wage / Income Gap ($)179,90067.42¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index179,9000.45

Earnings by Sex in Vanderburgh County

Average Earnings in Vanderburgh County are $36,624, $44,868 for men and $30,250 for women, a difference of 32.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Vanderburgh County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male50,104 (51.1%)$44,868
Female47,893 (48.9%)$30,250
Total97,997 (100.0%)$36,624

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Vanderburgh County

The most common earnings brackets in Vanderburgh County are $100,000+ for men (5,684 | 11.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (3,608 | 7.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Vanderburgh County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,018 (4.0%)3,054 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,327 (2.6%)2,356 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,746 (3.5%)2,488 (5.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,248 (2.5%)1,714 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,603 (3.2%)2,176 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,396 (2.8%)1,903 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,212 (2.4%)1,242 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999877 (1.8%)1,525 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,126 (2.2%)1,481 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,808 (3.6%)2,272 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,558 (5.1%)3,608 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,319 (6.6%)3,292 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,381 (4.8%)3,059 (6.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,500 (5.0%)3,111 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,649 (5.3%)2,748 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,450 (6.9%)1,797 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,183 (10.3%)3,461 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,852 (5.7%)1,742 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,167 (10.3%)3,029 (6.3%)
$100,000+5,684 (11.3%)1,835 (3.8%)
Total50,104 (100.0%)47,893 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Vanderburgh County

Average earnings in Vanderburgh County are $50,907 for men and $34,860 for women, a difference of 31.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $70,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,902. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,340, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,571.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Vanderburgh County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,902$23,571
High School Diploma$40,443$26,499
College or Associate's Degree$52,872$32,977
Bachelor's Degree$64,061$45,392
Graduate Degree$70,250$61,340
Total$50,907$34,860

Family Income in Vanderburgh County

Family Income Brackets in Vanderburgh County

According to the Vanderburgh County family income data, there are 9,289 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,012 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Vanderburgh County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,5633.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0122.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,2995.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993,1276.8%
$35,000 to $49,9995,88612.8%
$50,000 to $74,9999,28920.2%
$75,000 to $99,9996,89815.0%
$100,000 to $149,9999,28920.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993,4497.5%
$200,000+3,2197.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Vanderburgh County

7+ person families (612 | 1.3%) account for the highest median family income in Vanderburgh County with $102,816 per family, while 2-person families (23,806 | 51.8%) have the highest median income of $33,566 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Vanderburgh County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families23,806 (51.8%)$67,133
3-Person Families10,166 (22.1%)$76,877
4-Person Families7,222 (15.7%)$90,447
5-Person Families3,148 (6.9%)$99,388
6-Person Families1,031 (2.2%)$97,517
7+ Person Families612 (1.3%)$102,816
Total45,985 (100.0%)$74,561

Family Income by Number of Earners in Vanderburgh County

The median family income in Vanderburgh County is $74,561, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,783) having the highest median family income of $122,006, while families with no earners (6,801) have the lowest median family income of $46,566, accounting for 10.4% and 14.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Vanderburgh County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,801 (14.8%)$46,566
1 Earner14,959 (32.5%)$51,037
2 Earners19,442 (42.3%)$98,516
3+ Earners4,783 (10.4%)$122,006
Total45,985 (100.0%)$74,561

Household Income in Vanderburgh County

Household Income Brackets in Vanderburgh County

With 15,064 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Vanderburgh County, accounting for 19.6% of all households. In contrast, only 3,612 households (4.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Vanderburgh County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,2275.5%
$10,000 to $14,9993,6124.7%
$15,000 to $24,9996,2258.1%
$25,000 to $34,9997,99310.4%
$35,000 to $49,99910,76014.0%
$50,000 to $74,99915,06419.6%
$75,000 to $99,9999,53012.4%
$100,000 to $149,99911,83615.4%
$150,000 to $199,9994,0735.3%
$200,000+3,6124.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Vanderburgh County

The median household income in Vanderburgh County is $58,839, with the highest median household income of $68,490 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 25,419 households (33.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,319, with 4,694 households (6.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Vanderburgh County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,694 (6.1%)$37,319
25 to 44 Years25,419 (33.1%)$68,490
45 to 64 Years26,478 (34.4%)$67,647
65+ Years20,266 (26.4%)$44,048
Total76,857 (100.0%)$58,839

Poverty in Vanderburgh County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Vanderburgh County

With 12.2% poverty level for males and 16.3% for females among the residents of Vanderburgh County, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 160 males (21.4%) and 279 females (34.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Vanderburgh County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,049 (19.4%)1,006 (20.8%)
5 Years160 (21.4%)279 (34.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,222 (18.9%)1,499 (23.4%)
12 to 14 Years672 (18.5%)708 (21.2%)
15 Years178 (16.4%)249 (23.8%)
16 and 17 Years425 (18.8%)286 (13.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,314 (17.5%)2,249 (32.2%)
25 to 34 Years983 (7.9%)1,976 (16.0%)
35 to 44 Years783 (7.2%)1,514 (14.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,166 (11.4%)1,187 (11.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,478 (12.7%)1,812 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years642 (7.4%)739 (7.6%)
75 Years and over316 (7.0%)871 (12.0%)
Total10,388 (12.2%)14,375 (16.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Vanderburgh County

According to the poverty statistics in Vanderburgh County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.0% of males and 92.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Vanderburgh County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,349 (80.6%)3,832 (79.2%)
5 Years586 (78.5%)532 (65.6%)
6 to 11 Years5,240 (81.1%)4,896 (76.6%)
12 to 14 Years2,965 (81.5%)2,631 (78.8%)
15 Years911 (83.7%)799 (76.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,841 (81.2%)1,801 (86.3%)
18 to 24 Years6,173 (82.5%)4,727 (67.8%)
25 to 34 Years11,432 (92.1%)10,398 (84.0%)
35 to 44 Years10,020 (92.7%)9,272 (86.0%)
45 to 54 Years9,109 (88.6%)9,094 (88.4%)
55 to 64 Years10,143 (87.3%)10,571 (85.4%)
65 to 74 Years8,058 (92.6%)8,933 (92.4%)
75 Years and over4,179 (93.0%)6,411 (88.0%)
Total75,006 (87.8%)73,897 (83.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Vanderburgh County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Vanderburgh County show that 3.2% or 1,020 of the total 31,987 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 21.0%, comprising of 35 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 505 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Vanderburgh County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children19,776 (97.5%)505 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children8,519 (96.2%)334 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children2,540 (94.6%)146 (5.4%)
5 or more Children132 (79.0%)35 (21.0%)
Total30,967 (96.8%)1,020 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Vanderburgh County

According to the poverty data in Vanderburgh County, 15.7% or 652 single-father households and 26.9% or 2,647 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (78.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 households (93.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Vanderburgh County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children138 (7.7%)169 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children378 (17.9%)1,752 (32.1%)
3 or 4 Children104 (52.8%)669 (54.9%)
5 or more Children32 (78.0%)57 (93.4%)
Total652 (15.7%)2,647 (26.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Vanderburgh County

The poverty data for Vanderburgh County shows that 1,020 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 3,299 of the single-parent households (23.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (21.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 89 household (87.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Vanderburgh County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children505 (2.5%)307 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children334 (3.8%)2,130 (28.1%)
3 or 4 Children146 (5.4%)773 (54.6%)
5 or more Children35 (21.0%)89 (87.3%)
Total1,020 (3.2%)3,299 (23.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Vanderburgh County

Employment by Class of Employer in Vanderburgh County

Among the 87,736 employed individuals in Vanderburgh County, private company employees (63,542 | 72.4%), not-for-profit organizations (9,626 | 11.0%), and local government employees (5,062 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Vanderburgh County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees63,54272.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,3882.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,8394.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations9,62611.0%
Local Government Employees5,0625.8%
State Government Employees1,8912.2%
Federal Government Employees1,2651.4%
Unpaid Family Workers1230.1%
Total87,736100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Vanderburgh County

According to the labor force statistics for Vanderburgh County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (145,503), 64.4% or 93,704 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 4,404 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.8% or 11,070 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.7% or 789 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Vanderburgh County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,698 (49.3%)301 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years10,251 (82.2%)789 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years10,996 (86.0%)616 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years11,070 (89.8%)697 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years19,233 (88.1%)673 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years16,933 (81.9%)762 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years7,720 (69.0%)293 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years7,351 (56.5%)125 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years4,605 (24.6%)111 (2.4%)
75 Years and over869 (6.7%)5 (0.6%)
Total93,704 (64.4%)4,404 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Vanderburgh County

According to labor force statistics for Vanderburgh County, 79.8% of individuals (73,270) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (91,817) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 3,151 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.2% or 23,799 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.0% or 433 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Vanderburgh County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,334 (59.3%)731 (10.0%)
High School Diploma19,804 (71.3%)2,194 (7.9%)
College / Associate Degree25,341 (83.5%)1,062 (3.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23,799 (90.2%)317 (1.2%)
Total73,270 (79.8%)3,948 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Vanderburgh County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Vanderburgh County are Management (8,200 | 9.2%), Community & Social Service (7,541 | 8.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (6,369 | 7.1%), Education Instruction & Library (4,426 | 5.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (4,333 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Vanderburgh County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Vanderburgh County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (71.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.6%), Health Technologists (79.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (69.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Vanderburgh County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,999 (61.0%)3,201 (39.0%)
Business & Financial1,570 (40.3%)2,330 (59.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,248 (75.0%)1,085 (25.0%)
Computers & Mathematics1,408 (71.2%)569 (28.8%)
Architecture & Engineering1,492 (84.1%)282 (15.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science348 (59.8%)234 (40.2%)
Community & Social Service 2,807 (37.2%)4,734 (62.8%)
Education, Arts & Media436 (30.1%)1,014 (69.9%)
Legal Services & Support223 (41.9%)309 (58.1%)
Education Instruction & Library1,526 (34.5%)2,900 (65.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment622 (54.9%)511 (45.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,170 (18.4%)5,199 (81.6%)
Health Technologists819 (20.2%)3,244 (79.8%)
Total (Category)13,794 (45.5%)16,549 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)45,809 (51.3%)43,520 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Vanderburgh County are Food Preparation & Serving (5,559 | 6.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,964 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (3,499 | 3.9%), Personal Care & Service (2,341 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (1,571 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Vanderburgh County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Vanderburgh County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.2%), Security & Protection (73.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (88.1%), Healthcare Support (81.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Vanderburgh County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support636 (18.2%)2,863 (81.8%)
Security & Protection1,147 (73.0%)424 (27.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention781 (70.4%)328 (29.6%)
Law Enforcement366 (79.2%)96 (20.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,209 (39.7%)3,350 (60.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,275 (57.4%)1,689 (42.6%)
Personal Care & Service278 (11.9%)2,063 (88.1%)
Total (Category)6,545 (38.7%)10,389 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)45,809 (51.3%)43,520 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Vanderburgh County are Office & Administration (10,195 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (9,032 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Vanderburgh County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Vanderburgh County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,333 (48.0%)4,699 (52.0%)
Office & Administration2,218 (21.8%)7,977 (78.2%)
Total (Category)6,551 (34.1%)12,676 (65.9%)
Total (Overall)45,809 (51.3%)43,520 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Vanderburgh County are Construction & Extraction (3,577 | 4.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,615 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (149 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Vanderburgh County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Vanderburgh County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry103 (69.1%)46 (30.9%)
Construction & Extraction3,466 (96.9%)111 (3.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,468 (94.4%)147 (5.6%)
Total (Category)6,037 (95.2%)304 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)45,809 (51.3%)43,520 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Vanderburgh County are Production (8,637 | 9.7%), Material Moving (4,349 | 4.9%), and Transportation (3,498 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Vanderburgh County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Vanderburgh County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6,617 (76.6%)2,020 (23.4%)
Transportation3,021 (86.4%)477 (13.6%)
Material Moving3,244 (74.6%)1,105 (25.4%)
Total (Category)12,882 (78.1%)3,602 (21.8%)
Total (Overall)45,809 (51.3%)43,520 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Vanderburgh County

Employment Industries in Vanderburgh County

The major employment industries in Vanderburgh County include Manufacturing (15,240 | 17.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (14,482 | 16.2%), Retail Trade (11,732 | 13.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (7,877 | 8.8%), and Educational Services (6,645 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Vanderburgh County

Employment Industries by Sex in Vanderburgh County

The Vanderburgh County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.9%), and Construction (88.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.7%), Educational Services (61.2%), and Finance & Insurance (60.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Vanderburgh County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting329 (88.9%)41 (11.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction173 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4,367 (88.9%)545 (11.1%)
Manufacturing11,332 (74.4%)3,908 (25.6%)
Wholesale Trade1,766 (74.5%)604 (25.5%)
Retail Trade5,780 (49.3%)5,952 (50.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,630 (73.9%)928 (26.1%)
Utilities604 (68.8%)274 (31.2%)
Information863 (54.3%)726 (45.7%)
Finance & Insurance1,255 (39.5%)1,920 (60.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing698 (59.5%)475 (40.5%)
Professional & Scientific1,692 (46.7%)1,928 (53.3%)
Enterprise Management36 (76.6%)11 (23.4%)
Administrative & Support1,975 (59.3%)1,354 (40.7%)
Educational Services2,580 (38.8%)4,065 (61.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,796 (19.3%)11,686 (80.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation729 (48.4%)776 (51.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,368 (42.8%)4,509 (57.2%)
Public Administration1,053 (47.7%)1,156 (52.3%)
Total45,809 (51.3%)43,520 (48.7%)

Education in Vanderburgh County

School Enrollment in Vanderburgh County

The most common levels of schooling among the 41,634 students in Vanderburgh County are college / undergraduate (9,936 | 23.9%), middle school (9,512 | 22.9%), and high school (8,537 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Vanderburgh County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,2405.4%
Kindergarten2,0484.9%
Elementary School7,88618.9%
Middle School9,51222.9%
High School8,53720.5%
College / Undergraduate9,93623.9%
Graduate / Professional1,4753.5%
Total41,634100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Vanderburgh County

Out of a total of 41,634 students who are enrolled in schools in Vanderburgh County, 9,576 (23.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 32,058 (77.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 914 (55.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,872 (84.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Vanderburgh County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds723 (44.2%)914 (55.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,399 (78.5%)2,028 (21.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,139 (78.7%)2,470 (21.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,877 (76.8%)1,472 (23.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,187 (77.7%)914 (22.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,872 (84.1%)732 (15.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,745 (77.2%)515 (22.8%)
35 Years and over1,120 (68.0%)527 (32.0%)
Total32,058 (77.0%)9,576 (23.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Vanderburgh County

Business (7,432 | 20.8%), education (5,652 | 15.8%), science & technology (4,580 | 12.8%), arts & humanities (2,488 | 7.0%), and social sciences (2,233 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 35,801 individuals in Vanderburgh County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Vanderburgh County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,4884.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,6984.7%
Physical & Health Sciences9822.7%
Psychology1,4904.2%
Social Sciences2,2336.2%
Engineering2,0405.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies1180.3%
Science & Technology4,58012.8%
Business7,43220.8%
Education5,65215.8%
Literature & Languages1,0583.0%
Liberal Arts & History1,9185.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1,1013.1%
Communications1,5234.3%
Arts & Humanities2,4887.0%
Total35,801100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Vanderburgh County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Vanderburgh County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Vanderburgh County are males with 2 vehicles (19,695, accounting for 44.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (16,914, making up 47.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Vanderburgh County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,476 (3.3%)1,478 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle9,006 (20.1%)10,968 (26.4%)
2 Vehicles19,695 (44.0%)16,914 (40.7%)
3 Vehicles10,026 (22.4%)8,253 (19.9%)
4 Vehicles3,094 (6.9%)2,886 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1,493 (3.3%)1,050 (2.5%)
Total44,790 (100.0%)41,549 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Vanderburgh County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Vanderburgh County are 10 to 14 minutes (17,585 commuters, 21.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (17,476 commuters, 21.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (13,164 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in Vanderburgh County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,5283.0%
5 to 9 Minutes11,40113.7%
10 to 14 Minutes17,58521.1%
15 to 19 Minutes17,47621.0%
20 to 24 Minutes13,16415.8%
25 to 29 Minutes4,8875.9%
30 to 34 Minutes7,0668.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1,8652.2%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7982.2%
45 to 59 Minutes2,7753.3%
60 to 89 Minutes1,6291.9%
90 or more Minutes1,1941.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Vanderburgh County

The most common commute times in Vanderburgh County are 15 to 19 minutes (8,381 commuters, 19.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (9,677 commuters, 24.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Vanderburgh County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,206 (2.8%)1,322 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,099 (14.0%)5,302 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,908 (18.2%)9,677 (24.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes8,381 (19.3%)9,095 (22.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes6,734 (15.5%)6,430 (16.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,531 (5.8%)2,356 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,302 (9.9%)2,764 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,418 (3.3%)447 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,361 (3.1%)437 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,768 (4.1%)1,007 (2.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,029 (2.4%)600 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes780 (1.8%)414 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Vanderburgh County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Vanderburgh County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,604, 12.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (6,183, 15.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Vanderburgh County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,675 (6.1%)1,638 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,348 (5.4%)1,412 (3.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,875 (6.6%)1,366 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,200 (9.7%)2,754 (6.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,230 (12.0%)4,716 (11.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,604 (12.9%)5,624 (14.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,151 (9.5%)6,183 (15.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,937 (6.8%)3,799 (9.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,513 (3.5%)1,641 (4.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,589 (3.6%)2,341 (5.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM878 (2.0%)1,228 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM582 (1.3%)455 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,404 (10.1%)3,362 (8.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,531 (10.4%)3,332 (8.4%)
Total43,517 (100.0%)39,851 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Vanderburgh County

Occupancy by Ownership in Vanderburgh County

Of the total 76,857 dwellings in Vanderburgh County, owner-occupied units account for 49,786 (64.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 27,071 (35.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Vanderburgh County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units49,78664.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units27,07135.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units76,857100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Vanderburgh County

Occupancy by Household Size in Vanderburgh County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household25,24232.8%
2-Person Household26,68034.7%
3-Person Household11,21214.6%
4+ Person Household13,72317.9%
Total Housing Units76,857100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Vanderburgh County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Vanderburgh County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household13,167 (52.2%)12,075 (47.8%)
2-Person Household19,263 (72.2%)7,417 (27.8%)
3-Person Household7,809 (69.7%)3,403 (30.3%)
4+ Person Household9,547 (69.6%)4,176 (30.4%)
Total Housing Units49,786 (64.8%)27,071 (35.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Vanderburgh County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Vanderburgh County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,959 (48.4%)3,157 (51.6%)
High School Diploma13,375 (59.7%)9,033 (40.3%)
College/Associate Degree15,991 (61.1%)10,199 (38.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher17,461 (78.9%)4,682 (21.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Vanderburgh County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Vanderburgh County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17,58522.9%
35 to 44 Years12,52816.3%
45 to 54 Years11,89415.5%
55 to 64 Years14,58419.0%
65 to 74 Years11,94415.5%
75 to 84 Years5,5837.3%
85 Years and Over2,7393.6%
Total76,857100.0%

Housing Finances in Vanderburgh County

Median Income by Occupancy in Vanderburgh County

Median Income by Occupancy in Vanderburgh County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied49,786 (64.8%)$73,720
Renter-Occupied27,071 (35.2%)$37,082
Average76,857 (100.0%)$58,839

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Vanderburgh County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Vanderburgh County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000763 (1.5%)1,721 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999673 (1.3%)1,052 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,187 (2.4%)2,410 (8.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,246 (2.5%)1,643 (6.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,129 (2.3%)2,170 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,120 (8.3%)3,895 (14.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,309 (12.7%)4,434 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,892 (19.9%)5,156 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,452 (15.0%)2,110 (7.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,965 (20.0%)1,855 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more7,050 (14.2%)625 (2.3%)
Total49,786 (100.0%)27,071 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Vanderburgh County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Vanderburgh County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,739 (3.5%)975 (3.6%)
$300 to $4996,970 (14.0%)1,070 (4.0%)
$500 to $79911,378 (22.9%)6,278 (23.2%)
$800 to $9996,600 (13.3%)7,859 (29.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49913,018 (26.2%)8,371 (30.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,486 (11.0%)1,063 (3.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,668 (5.4%)255 (0.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,011 (2.0%)33 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more916 (1.8%)133 (0.5%)
Total49,786 (100.0%)27,071 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Vanderburgh County

Housing Structures in Vanderburgh County

Housing Structures in Vanderburgh County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached55,12971.7%
Single Unit, Attached1,8382.4%
2 Unit Apartments1,6482.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,3484.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,8676.3%
10 or more Apartments7,95610.3%
Mobile Home / Other2,0712.7%
Total76,857100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Vanderburgh County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Vanderburgh County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached46,730 (84.8%)8,399 (15.2%)
Single Unit, Attached968 (52.7%)870 (47.3%)
2 Unit Apartments296 (18.0%)1,352 (82.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments63 (1.9%)3,285 (98.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments77 (1.6%)4,790 (98.4%)
10 or more Apartments270 (3.4%)7,686 (96.6%)
Mobile Home / Other1,382 (66.7%)689 (33.3%)
Total49,786 (64.8%)27,071 (35.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Vanderburgh County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Vanderburgh County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room47 (0.1%)1,159 (4.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms722 (1.5%)7,007 (25.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms15,497 (31.1%)13,595 (50.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms19,537 (39.2%)4,044 (14.9%)
8 or more Rooms13,983 (28.1%)1,266 (4.7%)
Total49,786 (100.0%)27,071 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Vanderburgh County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Vanderburgh County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas36,150 (72.6%)10,031 (37.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas713 (1.4%)465 (1.7%)
Electricity12,516 (25.1%)16,285 (60.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene21 (0.0%)45 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels267 (0.5%)59 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used119 (0.2%)186 (0.7%)
Total49,786 (100.0%)27,071 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Vanderburgh County

Household Vehicle Usage in Vanderburgh County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,316 (2.6%)4,849 (17.9%)
1 Vehicle13,375 (26.9%)13,852 (51.2%)
2 Vehicles21,572 (43.3%)6,791 (25.1%)
3 or more Vehicles13,523 (27.2%)1,579 (5.8%)
Total49,786 (100.0%)27,071 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Vanderburgh County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Vanderburgh County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units18,91630,870
Median Property Value$156,800$165,700
Median Household Income$58,609$4,910
Monthly Housing Costs$536$886
Real Estate Taxes$1,393$1,241

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Vanderburgh County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Vanderburgh County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,605 (13.8%)1,260 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,397 (18.0%)5,350 (17.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,110 (53.4%)19,553 (63.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,020 (10.7%)3,464 (11.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999482 (2.5%)795 (2.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999169 (0.9%)250 (0.8%)
$1,000,000 or more133 (0.7%)198 (0.6%)
Total18,916 (100.0%)30,870 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Vanderburgh County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Vanderburgh County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000908 (4.8%)736 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,181 (11.5%)528 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,159 (11.4%)1,381 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,893 (15.3%)1,961 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,495 (18.5%)3,416 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,466 (13.0%)6,397 (20.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,674 (14.1%)4,986 (16.2%)
$150,000 or more2,140 (11.3%)7,291 (23.6%)
Total18,916 (100.0%)30,870 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Vanderburgh County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Vanderburgh County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,565 (40.0%)84,296 (273.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,916 (20.7%)15,426 (50.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,251 (11.9%)7,352 (23.8%)
4.0x or more4,970 (26.3%)3,244 (10.5%)
Total18,916 (100.0%)30,870 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Vanderburgh County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Vanderburgh County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8005,582 (29.5%)118 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4994,052 (21.4%)7,589 (24.6%)
$800 to $1,4998,345 (44.1%)8,573 (27.8%)
Total18,916 (100.0%)30,870 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Vanderburgh County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vanderburgh County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vanderburgh County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years11,561 (96.0%)484 (4.0%)
6 to 18 Years28,034 (96.6%)992 (3.4%)
19 to 25 Years15,722 (88.2%)2,104 (11.8%)
26 to 34 Years18,637 (84.0%)3,546 (16.0%)
35 to 44 Years19,413 (90.0%)2,159 (10.0%)
45 to 54 Years17,800 (86.6%)2,756 (13.4%)
55 to 64 Years22,735 (94.7%)1,269 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years18,324 (99.7%)48 (0.3%)
75 Years and older11,736 (99.7%)41 (0.4%)
Total163,962 (92.4%)13,399 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Vanderburgh County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Vanderburgh County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born11,561 (96.0%)484 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen28,034 (96.6%)992 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen15,722 (88.2%)2,104 (11.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Vanderburgh County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Vanderburgh County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00021,414 (91.2%)2,056 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99931,782 (89.6%)3,684 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99930,182 (90.5%)3,151 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,878 (94.2%)1,414 (5.8%)
$100,000 and over53,977 (94.9%)2,932 (5.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vanderburgh County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vanderburgh County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,693 (47.3%)6,656 (55.3%)
6 to 18 Years11,528 (39.7%)17,999 (62.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,689 (15.1%)13,463 (75.5%)
25 to 34 Years4,362 (19.7%)15,065 (67.9%)
35 to 44 Years4,161 (19.3%)15,918 (73.8%)
45 to 54 Years4,114 (20.0%)14,563 (70.9%)
55 to 64 Years6,704 (27.9%)17,600 (73.3%)
65 to 74 Years17,872 (97.3%)9,422 (51.3%)
75 Years and over11,663 (99.0%)7,321 (62.2%)
Total68,786 (38.8%)118,007 (66.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Vanderburgh County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Vanderburgh County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)32 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years1,360 (9.5%)758 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,598 (7.6%)1,852 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years5,321 (16.3%)5,483 (16.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,035 (34.9%)2,242 (23.2%)
75 Years and over1,896 (42.2%)3,684 (50.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Vanderburgh County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Vanderburgh County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years63 (0.4%)114 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years367 (1.8%)248 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,323 (4.1%)696 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,461 (16.8%)690 (7.1%)
75 Years and over1,188 (26.4%)1,271 (17.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Vanderburgh County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)12 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years117 (0.8%)65 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years363 (1.7%)335 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,040 (3.2%)1,133 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years897 (10.3%)449 (4.6%)
75 Years and over260 (5.8%)759 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Vanderburgh County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,251 (8.7%)686 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,041 (5.0%)1,017 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,688 (5.2%)1,679 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years388 (4.5%)377 (3.9%)
75 Years and over343 (7.6%)864 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Vanderburgh County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years52 (0.4%)92 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years405 (1.9%)250 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,987 (9.1%)3,656 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,445 (16.6%)1,523 (15.8%)
75 Years and over870 (19.4%)2,807 (38.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Vanderburgh County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years318 (2.2%)128 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years202 (1.0%)144 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,099 (3.4%)867 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years324 (3.7%)354 (3.7%)
75 Years and over286 (6.4%)777 (10.7%)

Technology Access in Vanderburgh County

Computing Device Access in Vanderburgh County

Computing Device Access in Vanderburgh County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop56,29173.2%
Smartphone66,50386.5%
Tablet44,31957.7%
No Computing Device5,4347.1%
Total76,857100.0%

Internet Access in Vanderburgh County

Internet Access in Vanderburgh County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet350.1%
Broadband Home56,45173.5%
Cellular Data Only9,08011.8%
Satellite Internet3,6874.8%
No Internet9,12411.9%
Total76,857100.0%

Vanderburgh County Summary

Vanderburgh County is located in the southwestern corner of Indiana, and is part of the Evansville Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Posey County to the west, Warrick County to the north, Gibson County to the east, and Henderson County, Kentucky to the south. The county seat is Evansville, which is the third largest city in Indiana. Vanderburgh County was established in 1818 and named after Captain Henry Vanderburgh, an officer in the American Revolutionary War.

Geography

Vanderburgh County covers an area of approximately 545 square miles, with a population of 179,703 as of the 2010 census. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The Wabash River forms the county’s eastern border, and the Ohio River forms the southern border. The county is home to several parks, including Angel Mounds State Historic Site, Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, and Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve.

Economy

Vanderburgh County’s economy is largely based on manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. The county is home to several major employers, including Deaconess Health System, Berry Plastics, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing. The county also has a thriving tourism industry, with attractions such as the Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science, the Evansville African American Museum, and the Evansville Zoo.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Vanderburgh County had a population of 179,703, with a population density of 327.7 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 87.2% White, 8.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $51,919. The per capita income for the county was $22,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Vanderburgh County is a vibrant and diverse county located in the southwestern corner of Indiana. It is home to a thriving economy based on manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, as well as a thriving tourism industry. The county has a population of 179,703, with a median income of $41,945 for households and $51,919 for families. The county is home to several parks and attractions, making it a great place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Vanderburgh County?
Total Population of Vanderburgh County is 179,900.
What is the Total Male Population of Vanderburgh County?
Total Male Population of Vanderburgh County is 88,005.
What is the Total Female Population of Vanderburgh County?
Total Female Population of Vanderburgh County is 91,895.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Vanderburgh County?
There are 95.77 Males per 100 Females in Vanderburgh County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Vanderburgh County?
There are 104.42 Females per 100 Males in Vanderburgh County.
What is the Median Population Age in Vanderburgh County?
Median Population Age in Vanderburgh County is 38.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Vanderburgh County
Average Family Size in Vanderburgh County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Vanderburgh County
Average Household Size in Vanderburgh County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Vanderburgh County?
Per Capita income in Vanderburgh County is $33,614.
What is the Median Family Income in Vanderburgh County?
Median Family Income in Vanderburgh County is $74,561.
What is the Median Household income in Vanderburgh County?
Median Household Income in Vanderburgh County is $58,839.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Vanderburgh County?
Income or Wage Gap in Vanderburgh County is 32.6%.
Women in Vanderburgh County earn 67.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Vanderburgh County?
Family Income Deficit in Vanderburgh County is $11,215.
Families that are below poverty line in Vanderburgh County earn $11,215 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Vanderburgh County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Vanderburgh County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Vanderburgh County?
There are 93,704 People in the Labor Forcein in Vanderburgh County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Vanderburgh County?
64.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Vanderburgh County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Vanderburgh County?
Unemployment Rate in Vanderburgh County is 4.7%.