Population 25,116 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Posey County
Household size in Posey County
| Period | Posey County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Posey County run small, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.58 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 Posey County
| Period | Posey County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Posey County is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast 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 Posey County
| Period | Posey County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Posey County (10.7%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Indiana as a whole (11.7%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Posey County
Renters in Posey County
| Period | Posey County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Posey County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Posey County
| Period | Posey County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Posey County than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Indiana counties have a lower vacancy rate: only seven 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 Posey County
| Period | Posey County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Posey County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, 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 Posey County
| Period | Posey County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $581 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $675 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $684 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $797 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$216 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in Posey County runs $797 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $216 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Posey County
Bachelor's degrees in Posey County
| Period | Posey County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Posey County: 25.1% 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 6.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east 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 Posey County
| Period | Posey County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Posey County is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, mirroring the country. Posey 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 Posey County
| Period | Posey County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Posey County has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only seven have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Posey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posey County | 2.40 | 43.4 | 10.7% | 17.7% | 6.4% | 1975 | $797 | 25.1% | 92.9% | 2.4% |
| Vanderburgh County | 2.29 | 39.6 | 12.9% | 35.0% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,140 | 27.4% | 91.8% | 4.5% |
| White County | 2.39 | 45.3 | 10.4% | 22.9% | 15.4% | 1964 | $739 | 17.9% | 88.9% | 3.7% |
| Warrick County | 2.60 | 42.1 | 9.4% | 17.6% | 7.3% | 1984 | $1,082 | 35.0% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Hamilton County | 2.33 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 23.6% | 11.3% | 1971 | $617 | 19.3% | 90.5% | 4.8% |
| Spencer County | 2.48 | 44.2 | 7.4% | 18.7% | 7.8% | 1979 | $824 | 22.4% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Perry County | 2.33 | 42.3 | 8.1% | 24.5% | 10.0% | 1976 | $745 | 16.4% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| Franklin County | 2.33 | 43.8 | 13.1% | 25.9% | 12.7% | 1964 | $819 | 15.5% | 89.4% | 7.4% |
| Perry County | 2.36 | 42.3 | 11.6% | 19.1% | 12.9% | 1973 | $716 | 14.1% | 87.1% | 4.0% |
| Meade County | 2.77 | 40.5 | 10.4% | 25.9% | 10.5% | 1990 | $997 | 20.2% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
| Randolph County | 2.32 | 43.6 | 11.7% | 23.4% | 11.8% | 1972 | $823 | 16.6% | 89.0% | 4.9% |
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 Posey 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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