County · Indiana
Clark County, Indiana
Clark County, Indiana. Clark County had 130,451 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.7% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 23 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 12 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 27 census tracts. GEOID 18019.
Clark County is one of the 12 counties of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
130,451
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 121,093 · ACS 2020-2024: 124,354
Median household income
$74,214
±$2,005 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$222,900
±$4,218 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,129
±$26 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Clark County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 121,093 residents in Clark County. The Census Bureau estimates 130,451 for July 1, 2025, up 7.7% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 124,354 over 372 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clark County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 124,354 | 6,851,073 | +7,847 |
| Households | 51,242±568 | 2,716,009 | +7,042 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.03 | 2.46 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 55,049±55 | 2,976,568 | +4,485 |
Clark County's population since 2000
From 96,472 in 2000 to 130,451 in 2025: up 35.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Clark County?
Clark County holds 23 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Jeffersonville Township with 65,369 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Jeffersonville Township | 61,469 | $62,247 |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville | 49,447 | $70,930 |
| Clarksville | 22,333 | $60,467 |
| Charlestown Township | 15,146 | $92,021 |
| Silver Creek Township | 13,804 | $75,732 |
| Sellersburg | 9,310 | $72,179 |
| Utica Township | 8,158 | $102,897 |
| Charlestown | 7,775 | $77,288 |
| Monroe Township, Clark County | 5,610 | $90,733 |
| Carr Township, Clark County | 4,830 | $107,295 |
| Union Township, Clark County | 4,552 | $111,107 |
| Wood Township | 2,766 | $86,528 |
| Henryville | 1,878 | $71,667 |
| Oregon Township, Clark CountyGEOID 1801956898 | 1,753 | $90,918 |
| Washington Township, Clark County | 1,706 | $88,250 |
| MemphisGEOID 1848384 | 1,077 | $137,560 |
| UnderwoodGEOID 1877084 | – | $69,625 |
| Owen Township, Clark CountyGEOID 1801957438 | 916 | $57,439 |
| Utica | 860 | $84,886 |
| Borden | 786 | $72,708 |
| New WashingtonGEOID 1853820 | 595 | $81,705 |
| Bethlehem Township, Clark CountyGEOID 1801905122 | 383 | $59,688 |
| OtiscoGEOID 1857222 | – | $36,563 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clark County?
The median resident of Clark County is 39.9 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.0%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clark County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9±0.4 | 38.1 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±0.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% | 8.6% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.6%±0.4 pts | 75.4% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.0%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3%±0.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±0.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6%±1.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7%±0.7 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2%±0.9 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.7%±1.5 pts | 29.5% | +6.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±0.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Clark County earn?
Half of Clark County's 51,242 households earn less than $74,214 a year (±$2,005), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $68,464 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,751 after inflation. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clark County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,214±$2,005 | $71,957 | +$5,751 |
| Mean household income | $92,580±$3,106 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,661±$1,232 | $38,351 | +$2,895 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2%±1.1 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5%±2.4 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9%±1.1 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 Clark County?
Owners occupy 74.7% of Clark County's occupied homes and renters 25.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $222,900 by its owner (±$4,218). The median renter pays $1,129 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clark County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $222,900±$4,218 | $218,200 | +$47,157 |
| Median gross rent | $1,129±$26 | $1,062 | +$89 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5%±3.9 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,403±$25 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.7%±1.5 pts | 70.6% | +3.6 pts |
| Housing units | 55,049±55 | 2,976,568 | +4,485 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±2.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.2%±1.2 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.1%±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.2%±1.0 pts | 16.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Clark County building?
Builders took permits for 794 new housing units across Clark County in 2025 (765 single-family), 6.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clark County get to work?
76.6% of Clark County's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Clark County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0%±1.1 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±0.8 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6%±1.7 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.7%±1.4 pts | 10.7% | +8.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min±0.6 | 24.1 min | −1.5 min |
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 are Clark County's census tracts?
Clark County is divided into 27 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,457 (Tract 502) to $133,095 (Tract 508.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Clark County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 14th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 6th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 92 |
| Median household income | 29th of 92 |
| Median home value | 21st of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 61st of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 92 |
| Median age | 61st of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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