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Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County, township, in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County had 26,995 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,415 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 27,040 (±34). GEOID 1816359670.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,995
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,415 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,040 ±34
Median household income
$42,766
±$2,150 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$90,200
±$6,508 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$925
±$46 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County and what county is it in?
Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County is a township in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It covers 10.9 square miles of land, 2,514 residents per square mile in 2020.
Part of Evansville (city) also lies in it.
Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County is in the Evansville, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 26,995 people lived in Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 27,415 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 27,040 (±34).
| Measure | Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County | Vanderburgh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,040±34 | 180,117 | −2,377 |
| Households | 12,567±430 | 78,270 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.08±0.07 | 2.22 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 14,639±454 | 85,319 | −1,125 |
Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County's population since 2000
From 33,682 in 2000 to 26,995 in 2025: down 19.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County?
The median resident of Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County is 37.9 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 14.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.1%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County | Vanderburgh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9±1.5 | 38.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7%±2.0 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.2%±1.7 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 49.7%±1.9 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.6%±2.5 pts | 80.3% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.1%±2.1 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.8%±1.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±1.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±1.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 25.6%±2.7 pts | 17.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9%±1.5 pts | 6.9% | −2.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4%±1.8 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5%±2.0 pts | 27.8% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±1.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.6%±2.2 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County earn?
Half of Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County's 12,567 households earn less than $42,766 a year (±$2,150), against $61,648 in Vanderburgh County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $37,433 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,333 after inflation. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County | Vanderburgh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,766±$2,150 | $61,648 | +$5,333 |
| Mean household income | $60,915±$10,856 | $85,042 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,800±$4,946 | $36,840 | +$5,306 |
| People below the poverty line | 26.9%±3.3 pts | 14.3% | −6.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.1%±7.1 pts | 19.5% | −12.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.4%±2.8 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.6%±1.3 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3%±2.3 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County?
Owners occupy 42.6% of Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County's occupied homes and renters 57.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $90,200 by its owner (±$6,508). The median renter pays $925 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County | Vanderburgh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $90,200±$6,508 | $184,000 | +$10,205 |
| Median gross rent | $925±$46 | $985 | +$64 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1%±5.0 pts | 39.3% | −7.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $957±$32 | $1,331 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.6%±3.1 pts | 65.0% | −8.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 57.4%±3.1 pts | 35.0% | – |
| Housing units | 14,639±454 | 85,319 | −1,125 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7%±1.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.1%±2.9 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3%±1.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 48.7%±3.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.6%±2.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County work and get to work?
73.4% of Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.3%.
| Measure | Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County | Vanderburgh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3%±2.2 pts | 63.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3%±1.9 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4%±3.1 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.2%±2.2 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±2.1 pts | 6.7% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.0 min±1.3 | 19.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County?
15 census tracts lie mostly in Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $21,373 (Tract 20) to $55,377 (Tract 18).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 26Vanderburgh County | 3,181 | $30,921 |
| Tract 108Vanderburgh County | 3,657 | $50,928 |
| Tract 24Vanderburgh County | 2,890 | $55,000 |
| Tract 11.01Vanderburgh County | 2,686 | $38,413 |
| Tract 21Vanderburgh County | 2,301 | $45,074 |
| Tract 17Vanderburgh County | 2,163 | $44,193 |
| Tract 23Vanderburgh County | 2,062 | $40,370 |
| Tract 15Vanderburgh County | 2,353 | $46,315 |
| Tract 13Vanderburgh County | 1,548 | $40,357 |
| Tract 12Vanderburgh County | 1,494 | $39,306 |
| Tract 25Vanderburgh County | 1,453 | $34,931 |
| Tract 14Vanderburgh County | 1,665 | $36,732 |
Every census tract in Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County, with its figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County) · Census block assignment files
How does Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County is the 411th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 57th-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County ranks 1,050th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 57th | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 949th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 1,050th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 902nd | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 1,047th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 431st | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 24th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 646th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 741st | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,080th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 367th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 1,034th | 1,088 |
Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County?
6 of the 57 figures for Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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