Population 9,909 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Switzerland County
Household size in Switzerland County
| Period | Switzerland County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Switzerland County average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.51, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Switzerland County
| Period | Switzerland County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Switzerland County is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
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 Switzerland County
| Period | Switzerland County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Switzerland County: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Indiana counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only four of 92.
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 Switzerland County
Renters in Switzerland County
| Period | Switzerland County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Switzerland County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Switzerland County
| Period | Switzerland County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.2% of the housing in Switzerland County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Switzerland County
| Period | Switzerland County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Switzerland County is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. 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 center, the oldest in the south. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only six have newer homes.
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 Switzerland County
| Period | Switzerland County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $576 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $793 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $880 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $858 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$282 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Switzerland County pays $858 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $282 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Switzerland County
Bachelor's degrees in Switzerland County
| Period | Switzerland County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Switzerland County: 9.0% 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 fallen 2.5 points, even as the national share rose. No other Indiana county has a lower share of college graduates.
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 Switzerland County
| Period | Switzerland County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.4% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Switzerland County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Indiana counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only two of 92.
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 Switzerland County
| Period | Switzerland County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Switzerland County than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Switzerland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland County | 2.58 | 42.2 | 7.4% | 21.5% | 14.2% | 1987 | $858 | 9.0% | 80.4% | 4.0% |
| Gallatin County | 2.65 | 39.7 | 12.7% | 24.9% | 12.4% | 1991 | $962 | 14.6% | 84.0% | 4.6% |
| Ohio County | 2.29 | 45.2 | 11.3% | 18.7% | 6.5% | 1971 | $1,032 | 18.1% | 93.8% | 1.4% |
| Boone County | 2.84 | 38.7 | 11.4% | 23.7% | 5.7% | 1995 | $1,524 | 36.3% | 93.5% | 3.1% |
| Jefferson County | 2.46 | 41.8 | 13.2% | 28.2% | 12.6% | 1972 | $840 | 20.1% | 90.4% | 4.4% |
| Pendleton County | 2.70 | 40.6 | 10.3% | 25.3% | 13.3% | 1982 | $788 | 15.0% | 85.3% | 4.7% |
| Jackson County | 2.63 | 38.9 | 11.3% | 26.8% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,034 | 20.3% | 86.9% | 2.8% |
| Bracken County | 2.51 | 42.2 | 12.5% | 21.5% | 12.5% | 1984 | $822 | 17.8% | 88.8% | 4.6% |
| Brown County | 2.56 | 43.0 | 11.7% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 1981 | $820 | 15.5% | 87.4% | 5.0% |
| Lawrence County | 2.38 | 42.6 | 9.2% | 19.3% | 8.2% | 1973 | $908 | 20.4% | 89.8% | 3.4% |
| Adams County | 2.70 | 43.0 | 11.2% | 28.3% | 18.8% | 1981 | $784 | 14.9% | 85.2% | 6.6% |
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 Switzerland 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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