Population 180,117 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vanderburgh County
Household size in Vanderburgh County
| Period | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Vanderburgh County is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.37 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Indiana counties have smaller households: only two of 92.
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 Vanderburgh County
| Period | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Vanderburgh County are younger than 39.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Vanderburgh County
| Period | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Vanderburgh County (12.9%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Vanderburgh County has a higher 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 Vanderburgh County
Renters in Vanderburgh County
| Period | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in Vanderburgh County rent their homes (35.0%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Indiana overall (29.4%). Among homeowners, 39.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Few Indiana counties have a higher share of renters: only four of 92.
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 Vanderburgh County
| Period | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Vanderburgh County is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Vanderburgh County
| Period | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Vanderburgh County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1966 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 Vanderburgh County
| Period | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $771 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $842 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $881 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,140 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$369 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Vanderburgh County pays $1,140 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $369 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 Vanderburgh County
Bachelor's degrees in Vanderburgh County
| Period | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Vanderburgh County than nationally: 27.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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 Vanderburgh County
| Period | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Vanderburgh County have finished high school (91.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 Vanderburgh County
| Period | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Vanderburgh County than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Vanderburgh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderburgh County | 2.29 | 39.6 | 12.9% | 35.0% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,140 | 27.4% | 91.8% | 4.5% |
| Warrick County | 2.60 | 42.1 | 9.4% | 17.6% | 7.3% | 1984 | $1,082 | 35.0% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Henderson County | 2.42 | 42.1 | 13.0% | 35.1% | 10.2% | 1975 | $829 | 20.2% | 89.5% | 2.6% |
| Posey County | 2.40 | 43.4 | 10.7% | 17.7% | 6.4% | 1975 | $797 | 25.1% | 92.9% | 2.4% |
| Spencer County | 2.48 | 44.2 | 7.4% | 18.7% | 7.8% | 1979 | $824 | 22.4% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| White County | 2.39 | 45.3 | 10.4% | 22.9% | 15.4% | 1964 | $739 | 17.9% | 88.9% | 3.7% |
| Hancock County | 2.52 | 41.4 | 14.5% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 1983 | $737 | 17.3% | 87.5% | 4.8% |
| Perry County | 2.33 | 42.3 | 8.1% | 24.5% | 10.0% | 1976 | $745 | 16.4% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| Hamilton County | 2.33 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 23.6% | 11.3% | 1971 | $617 | 19.3% | 90.5% | 4.8% |
| Franklin County | 2.33 | 43.8 | 13.1% | 25.9% | 12.7% | 1964 | $819 | 15.5% | 89.4% | 7.4% |
| Meade County | 2.77 | 40.5 | 10.4% | 25.9% | 10.5% | 1990 | $997 | 20.2% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Alamance County, NC · Kanawha County, WV · Johnson County, TX · Porter County, IN · McLean County, IL · Medina County, OH · Muskegon County, MI · Newport News City, VA · Peoria County, IL · Pitt County, NC
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 Vanderburgh 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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