Town · Indiana
Veedersburg, Indiana
Veedersburg, town, in Fountain County, Indiana. Veedersburg had 2,117 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,098 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,990 (±276). GEOID 1878740.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,117
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,098 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,990 ±276
Median household income
$58,145
±$15,505 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$103,600
±$9,689 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$699
±$143 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Veedersburg and what county is it in?
Veedersburg is a town in Fountain County, Indiana. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 701 residents per square mile in 2020.
Veedersburg lies entirely within Van Buren Township (Fountain County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Veedersburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,117 people lived in Veedersburg on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,098 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,990 (±276).
| Measure | Veedersburg | Fountain County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,990 ±276 | 16,617 | no clear change |
| Households | 876 ±126 | 6,941 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.20 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 966 ±128 | 7,875 | no clear change |
Veedersburg's population since 2000
From 2,299 in 2000 to 2,117 in 2025: down 7.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Veedersburg 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 Veedersburg?
The median resident of Veedersburg is 46.0 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.9%.
| Measure | Veedersburg | Fountain County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 ±8.4 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±7.4 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1% ±5.6 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±3.8 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% ±2.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.3% ±3.0 pts | 93.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±3.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 22.8% ±5.4 pts | 18.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5% ±5.0 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7% ±3.4 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.7% ±4.3 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±2.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.0% ±7.1 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±2.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Veedersburg earn?
Half of Veedersburg's 876 households earn less than $58,145 a year (±$15,505), against $62,542 in Fountain County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $55,689 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Veedersburg | Fountain County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,145 ±$15,505 | $62,542 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,711 ±$7,414 | $77,642 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,267 ±$4,172 | $32,433 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.1% ±8.0 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.3% ±18.1 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1% ±6.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±3.1 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±3.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
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 Veedersburg?
Owners occupy 79.5% of Veedersburg's occupied homes and renters 20.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $103,600 by its owner (±$9,689). The median renter pays $699 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Veedersburg | Fountain County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $103,600 ±$9,689 | $143,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $699 ±$143 | $843 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.7% ±14.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $864 ±$48 | $1,079 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.5% ±7.9 pts | 74.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.5% ±7.9 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Housing units | 966 ±128 | 7,875 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±18.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.0% ±3.6 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.2% ±9.9 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 many new homes is Veedersburg building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Veedersburg in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 3.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Veedersburg work and get to work?
90.6% of Veedersburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes.
| Measure | Veedersburg | Fountain County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.4% ±6.3 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±3.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 90.6% ±5.1 pts | 83.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±4.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±3.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.4% ±1.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min ±2.6 | 25.1 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 Veedersburg?
No census tract lies mostly in Veedersburg; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9579Fountain County | 4,537 | $68,456 |
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 Veedersburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Veedersburg compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Veedersburg is the 7,485th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 198th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Veedersburg ranks 847th 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 | 198th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 598th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 362nd | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 847th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 966th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 1,013th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 819th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 146th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 988th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 221st | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 589th | 1,087 |
| Travel time to work | 825th | 1,088 |
Veedersburg's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Veedersburg with other places
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 Veedersburg?
23 of the 57 figures for Veedersburg 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Veedersburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Veedersburg.