Population 51,094 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dearborn County
Household size in Dearborn County
| Period | Dearborn County | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Dearborn County run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.71 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dearborn County
| Period | Dearborn County | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 37.6 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 38.6 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 39.4 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Dearborn County is 43.6 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dearborn County
| Period | Dearborn County | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Dearborn County: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Dearborn County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Indiana counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dearborn County
Renters in Dearborn County
| Period | Dearborn County | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 30.9% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 32.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 33.6% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 31.7% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Dearborn County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 8.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dearborn County
| Period | Dearborn County | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in Dearborn County are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Indiana counties have a lower vacancy rate: only two of 92.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dearborn County
| Period | Dearborn County | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1973 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1973 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1974 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1977 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Dearborn County was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Cincinnati area overall, where the median home dates to 1977. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dearborn County
| Period | Dearborn County | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $721 | $826 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $821 | $888 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $970 | $987 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $922 | $1,263 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$201 | +$437 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in Dearborn County runs $922 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $201 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dearborn County
Bachelor's degrees in Dearborn County
| Period | Dearborn County | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 29.2% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 30.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 34.1% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 37.0% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Dearborn County: 25.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.6 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dearborn County
| Period | Dearborn County | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 87.7% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 89.3% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 91.1% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 92.4% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Dearborn County is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, as it has nationally. Dearborn County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Indiana counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dearborn County
| Period | Dearborn County | Cincinnati area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Dearborn County has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only two have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dearborn County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn County | 2.56 | 43.6 | 8.4% | 14.8% | 4.7% | 1982 | $922 | 25.0% | 92.7% | 2.1% |
| Ripley County | 2.53 | 41.3 | 10.9% | 23.2% | 8.5% | 1977 | $863 | 20.9% | 90.7% | 3.1% |
| Kenton County | 2.61 | 38.2 | 11.1% | 29.3% | 8.1% | 1974 | $1,228 | 36.2% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
| Hamilton County | 2.38 | 38.7 | 12.3% | 40.7% | 8.0% | 1964 | $1,250 | 41.2% | 92.5% | 5.3% |
| Campbell County | 2.39 | 40.1 | 9.6% | 28.9% | 7.0% | 1971 | $1,190 | 40.2% | 94.0% | 4.0% |
| Clermont County | 2.52 | 41.6 | 11.5% | 26.4% | 5.2% | 1987 | $1,187 | 31.1% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Jennings County | 2.52 | 41.4 | 13.5% | 21.2% | 7.3% | 1983 | $1,000 | 14.5% | 87.1% | 4.9% |
| Bartholomew County | 2.53 | 39.2 | 10.7% | 30.7% | 7.6% | 1981 | $1,154 | 33.4% | 91.7% | 4.1% |
| Brown County | 2.36 | 49.1 | 6.5% | 13.4% | 18.9% | 1984 | $975 | 26.2% | 94.4% | 2.2% |
| Highland County | 2.57 | 41.3 | 10.2% | 25.7% | 11.8% | 1979 | $814 | 16.5% | 87.9% | 3.2% |
| Monroe County | 2.17 | 35.9 | 8.1% | 46.0% | 10.6% | 1983 | $1,190 | 52.8% | 95.1% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dearborn County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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