Clark County, IN

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2023 Population

122,800

1.08% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.8

0.505% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.28%

4.27% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$72,298

4.77% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$212,400

8.87% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

62,922

1.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Clark County, IN had a population of 123k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $72,298. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Clark County, IN grew from 121,484 to 122,800, a 1.08% increase and its median household income grew from $69,005 to $72,298, a 4.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.69%), White (Hispanic) (2.99%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.81%).

None of the households in Clark County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Clark County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clark County, IN are PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville (126 degrees awarded in 2022), Caris College (78 degrees), and Mid-America College of Funeral Service (74 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Clark County, IN was $212,400, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Clark County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Clark County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Clark County, IN borders Floyd County, IN, Jefferson County, IN, Scott County, IN, Washington County, IN, Jefferson County, KY, Oldham County, KY, and Trimble County, KY.

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Population & Diversity

Clark County, IN is home to a population of 123k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.95% of Clark County, IN residents were born outside of the country (4.85k people).

In 2023, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.6k people) in Clark County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.43k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.76k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Clark County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Clark County, IN was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clark County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
98.6k ± 316
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.43k ± 645
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.76k ± 681

6.65%

Hispanic Population

8.17k people

6.65% of the people in Clark County, IN are hispanic (8.17k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clark County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,350 ± 7,757 people
India
35,477 ± 4,612 people
China
18,850 ± 3,366 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 101,350 Indiana residents, followed by India with 35,477 and China with 18,850.

Foreign-Born Population

3.95%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.85k people

3.92%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.77k people

As of 2023, 3.95% of Clark County, IN residents (4.85k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clark County, IN was 3.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clark County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,137 ± 348
Gulf War (2001-)
1,563 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
1,386 ± 328

Clark County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clark County, IN employs 62.9k people. The largest industries in Clark County, IN are Manufacturing (10,274 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,537 people), and Retail Trade (6,751 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,790), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,125).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,980. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

62.9k

2023 Value

± 2,117

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 4.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clark County, IN grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 62.3k employees to 62.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clark County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,144 people), Production Occupations (6,182 people), and Management Occupations (6,013 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clark County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.9k

2023 Value

± 2,117

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 4.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clark County, IN grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 62.3k employees to 62.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clark County, IN, are Manufacturing (10,274 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,537 people), and Retail Trade (6,751 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clark County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Clark County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,813

Median earning men ± $2,305

$40,300

Median earning women ± $1,634

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,828), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,912), and Manufacturing ($60,394).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($65,129), Public Administration ($54,712), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,315).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

177
Construction
153
Other Services (except Public Administration)
152
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$419k
Retail Trade
$362k
Manufacturing
$360k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.91%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.91%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.91%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clark County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Clark County, IN awarded 281 degrees. The student population of Clark County, IN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 113 male students and 609 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clark County, IN are White (192 and 68.3%), followed by Black or African American (53 and 18.9%), Hispanic or Latino (17 and 6.05%), and Two or More Races (14 and 4.98%).

The largest universities in Clark County, IN by number of degrees awarded are PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville (126 and 44.8%), Caris College (78 and 27.8%), and Mid-America College of Funeral Service (74 and 26.3%).

The most popular majors in Clark County, IN are General Cosmetology (60 and 21.4%), General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (55 and 19.6%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (49 and 17.4%).

The median tuition cost in Clark County, IN for private four year colleges is $18,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2018 in Clark County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 0%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 722 (15.7% men and 84.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 722 students enrolled in Clark County, IN, 15.7% men and 84.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 529 records, of which 83.7% were women and 16.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
22 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
60 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Clark County, IN was Medical Assistant with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Clark County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville
126 degrees awarded
Caris College
78 degrees awarded
Mid-America College of Funeral Service
74 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville with 126 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 34 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clark County, IN, which is 0.138 times less than the 247 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 192 degrees mean that there were 3.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 53 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (879k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clark County, IN was $212,400 in 2023, which is 0.7 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $195,100 to $212,400, a 8.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Clark County, IN is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Clark County, IN have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clark County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clark County, IN is $72,298. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clark County, IN was Census Tract 508.03 with a value of $115,826, followed by Census Tract 509.04 and Census Tract 508.01, with respective values of $108,350 and $104,199.

In 2023, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.93%.

Housing

Property

$212,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,240

$36,874

Median Property Taxes

±$1,481

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clark County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clark County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2023

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75% of the housing units in Clark County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clark County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 508.03
Census Tract 509.04
Census Tract 508.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clark County, IN was Census Tract 508.03 with a value of $115,826, followed by Census Tract 509.04 and Census Tract 508.01, with respective values of $108,350 and $104,199.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clark County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,298

Median Household Income

± $1,970

49.2k

Number of Households

± 1,790

In 2023, the median household income of the 49.2k households in Clark County, IN grew to $72,298 from the previous year's value of $69,005.

The following chart displays the households in Clark County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clark County, IN is from Indiana.

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.283% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)
Carpooled (7.86%)

In 2023, 79% of workers in Clark County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clark County, IN have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Clark County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clark County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clark County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clark County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.93%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clark County, IN (11.2k out of 121k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clark County, IN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 13.9% of the children was living in poverty in Clark County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.7% of the population of Clark County, IN has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 9.29% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clark County, IN see 2650 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.51% increase from the previous year (2465 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2505 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 434 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,650 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clark County, IN

Primary care physicians in Clark County, IN see an average of 2,650 patients per year. This represents a 7.51% increase from the previous year (2,465 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clark County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.28%

Uninsured

54.3%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

9.29%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clark County, IN declined by 1.38% from 6.36% to 6.28%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clark County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 57.7 in Clark County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clark County, IN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.6% in Clark County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clark County, IN.