Census tract · Vanderburgh County
Census Tract 21, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Census Tract 21, GEOID 18163002100, in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, entirely within Evansville and Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County. 2,301 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±375); the 2020 Census counted 2,056.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,301
±375 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,056
Median household income
$45,074
±$9,170 (90% margin)
Vanderburgh County: $61,648
Median home value
$55,400
±$14,543 (90% margin)
Vanderburgh County: $184,000
Median gross rent
$974
±$188 (90% margin)
Vanderburgh County: $985
Where is Census Tract 21?
Census Tract 21 is one of 59 census tracts in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It covers 0.67 square miles of land, 3,050 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18163002100, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Evansville | 100% |
| Pigeon Township, Vanderburgh County | 100% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 21: Tract 2.05 ($56,076), Tract 3 ($46,389), Tract 14 ($36,732), Tract 17 ($44,193), Tract 18 ($55,377), Tract 20 ($21,373), Tract 23 ($40,370) and Tract 25 ($34,931). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 21?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 21's population at 2,301 (±375) in 977 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,056 residents and 1,052 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 21 | Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,301 ±375 | 116,116 |
| Households | 977 ±151 | 53,095 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.26 | 2.12 |
| Housing units | 1,195 ±172 | 59,180 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 21?
The median resident of Census Tract 21 is 32.5 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.7%.
| Measure | Tract 21 | Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 ±6.7 | 38.2 |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% ±5.6 pts | 21.3% |
| 65 years and over | 14.0% ±8.1 pts | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.4% ±10.0 pts | 75.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.7% ±9.1 pts | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.5% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.3% ±5.4 pts | 6.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.9% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8% ±4.0 pts | 4.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 5.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±3.9 pts | 6.5% |
| With a disability | 20.2% ±5.9 pts | 19.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4% ±4.8 pts | 8.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.3% ±8.5 pts | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.6% ±6.9 pts | 22.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±6.2 pts | 7.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±6.1 pts | 83.1% |
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 Census Tract 21 earn?
Half of the 977 households in Census Tract 21 earn less than $45,074 a year (±$9,170), against $61,648 across Vanderburgh County: 40th highest of the county's 53 tracts with a reliable estimate. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 21 | Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,074 ±$9,170 | $53,387 |
| Mean household income | $49,799 ±$8,157 | $71,254 |
| Per capita income | $20,088 ±$3,750 | $32,690 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.5% ±8.6 pts | 18.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.6% ±14.6 pts | 27.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 34.4% ±11.3 pts | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±2.0 pts | 94.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3% ±6.5 pts | 89.5% |
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 Census Tract 21?
Owners occupy 60.7% of Census Tract 21's occupied homes and renters 39.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $55,400 by its owner (±$14,543). The median renter pays $974 a month including utilities, and 50.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 21 | Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $55,400 ±$14,543 | $143,100 |
| Median gross rent | $974 ±$188 | $975 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.8% ±20.7 pts | 39.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $878 ±$78 | $1,150 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.7% ±12.0 pts | 54.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.3% ±12.0 pts | 45.4% |
| Housing units | 1,195 ±172 | 59,180 |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.8% ±6.5 pts | 64.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.6 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±3.5 pts | 4.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 67.7% ±9.3 pts | 21.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 18.8% ±8.0 pts | 10.2% |
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 do people in Census Tract 21 get to work?
79.9% of Census Tract 21's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 21 | Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.3% ±10.0 pts | 63.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±5.0 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9% ±8.9 pts | 78.7% |
| Carpooled | 13.0% ±7.2 pts | 9.6% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±2.0 pts | 1.0% |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% ±3.7 pts | 5.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.6 min ±2.5 | 18.3 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
How does Census Tract 21 compare with the other tracts in Vanderburgh County?
Among Vanderburgh County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 21 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Vanderburgh County | In Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 54 | 27th of 43 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 59 | 23rd of 47 |
| Median household income | 40th of 53 | 30th of 43 |
| Per capita income | 48th of 53 | 38th of 42 |
| Median home value | 49th of 52 | 39th of 41 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 50 | 21st of 42 |
| Poverty rate | 18th of 43 | 17th of 38 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 51 | 37th of 40 |
| Median age | 48th of 54 | 38th of 43 |
| Owner-occupied share | 30th of 53 | 20th of 42 |
The tracts next to it on Vanderburgh County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 101.01 | 37th | $47,452±$19,151 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3 | 38th | $46,389±$8,691 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 15 | 39th | $46,315±$10,107 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 21 | 40th | $45,074±$9,170 |
| Tract 17 | 41st | $44,193±$16,600 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 37.02 | 42nd | $41,023±$16,116 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 23 | 43rd | $40,370±$11,342 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 21?
4 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 21 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections