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Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Vanderburgh County had 181,995 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 13 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 8 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 59 census tracts. GEOID 18163.
Vanderburgh County is one of the 3 counties of the Evansville, IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
181,995
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 180,136 · ACS 2020-2024: 180,117
Median household income
$61,648
±$1,420 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$184,000
±$5,615 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$985
±$17 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Vanderburgh County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 180,136 residents in Vanderburgh County. The Census Bureau estimates 181,995 for July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 180,117 over 233 square miles of land.
| Measure | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 180,117 | 6,851,073 | −1,174 |
| Households | 78,270±740 | 2,716,009 | +2,663 |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.02 | 2.46 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 85,319±89 | 2,976,568 | +1,070 |
Vanderburgh County's population since 2000
From 171,922 in 2000 to 181,995 in 2025: up 5.9%. 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 Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County holds 13 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 8 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Evansville with 116,176 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Evansville | 117,298 | $53,387 |
|---|---|---|
| Knight Township | 68,625 | $58,227 |
| Center Township, Vanderburgh County | 40,614 | $78,964 |
| Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County | 27,415 | $42,766 |
| Perry Township, Vanderburgh County | 24,239 | $66,340 |
| Scott Township, Vanderburgh County | 10,249 | $106,628 |
| German Township, Vanderburgh County | 7,167 | $81,346 |
| Highland, Vanderburgh County | 4,435 | $98,002 |
| Melody Hill | 3,689 | $93,906 |
| Armstrong Township | 1,563 | $85,714 |
| Darmstadt | 1,373 | $107,188 |
| Union Township, Vanderburgh CountyGEOID 1816377696 | 264 | not published |
| St. WendelGEOID 1867284 | – | $86,455 |
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 Vanderburgh County?
The median resident of Vanderburgh County is 38.7 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.4%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7±0.3 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3%±0.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 8.6% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.3%±0.3 pts | 75.4% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.4%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | −1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±0.4 pts | 6.3% | +0.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5%±0.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1%±0.8 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9%±0.6 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±0.8 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.8%±1.2 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5%±0.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±0.4 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 Vanderburgh County earn?
Half of Vanderburgh County's 78,270 households earn less than $61,648 a year (±$1,420), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $61,175 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,648±$1,420 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,042±$2,729 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,840±$1,190 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | −2.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.5%±2.7 pts | 16.0% | −5.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.2%±0.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±0.8 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 Vanderburgh County?
Owners occupy 65.0% of Vanderburgh County's occupied homes and renters 35.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $184,000 by its owner (±$5,615). The median renter pays $985 a month including utilities, and 39.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $184,000±$5,615 | $218,200 | +$25,240 |
| Median gross rent | $985±$17 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.3%±2.7 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,331±$28 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.0%±1.2 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 85,319±89 | 2,976,568 | +1,070 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6%±1.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.2%±1.2 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.1%±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 Vanderburgh County building?
Builders took permits for 441 new housing units across Vanderburgh County in 2025 (363 single-family), 2.4 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 Vanderburgh County get to work?
80.1% of Vanderburgh County's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5%±0.8 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.1%±1.3 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7%±0.7 pts | 10.7% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.7 min±0.5 | 24.1 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 are Vanderburgh County's census tracts?
Vanderburgh County is divided into 59 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,373 (Tract 20) to $125,213 (Tract 102.04).
All 59 census tracts of Vanderburgh County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Vanderburgh County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 51st of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 92 |
| Median household income | 74th of 92 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 92 |
| Median age | 72nd 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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