Dearborn County, IN

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2021 Population

50,494

1.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.4

0.469% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.3%

9.93% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$72,674

2.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$179,100

2.64% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

25,483

2.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Dearborn County, IN had a population of 50.5k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $72,674. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dearborn County, IN grew from 49,612 to 50,494, a 1.78% increase and its median household income grew from $70,779 to $72,674, a 2.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dearborn County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.34%), White (Hispanic) (0.784%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.594%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.521%).

None of the households in Dearborn 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.

99.6% of the residents in Dearborn County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dearborn County, IN are Veritas Baptist College (482228) (56 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Dearborn County, IN was $179,100, and the homeownership rate was 82.9%.

Most people in Dearborn County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Dearborn County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Dearborn County, IN borders Franklin County, IN, Ohio County, IN, Ripley County, IN, Boone County, KY, Butler County, OH, and Hamilton County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Dearborn County, IN is home to a population of 50.5k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.05% of Dearborn County, IN residents were born outside of the country (532 people).

In 2021, there were 71.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.4k people) in Dearborn County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 675 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 396 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Dearborn County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dearborn County, IN was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dearborn County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
48.4k ± 123
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
675 ± 120
White (Hispanic)
396 ± 186

1.4%

Hispanic Population

709 people

1.4% of the people in Dearborn County, IN are hispanic (709 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dearborn 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
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

1.05%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

532 people

1.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

502 people

As of 2021, 1.05% of Dearborn County, IN residents (532 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dearborn County, IN was 1.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,333 ± 211
Gulf War (1990s)
343 ± 171
Gulf War (2001-)
317 ± 127

Dearborn County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dearborn County, IN employs 25.5k people. The largest industries in Dearborn County, IN are Manufacturing (4,407 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,602 people), and Retail Trade (3,117 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,295), Utilities ($59,051), and Construction ($58,795).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.5k

2021 Value

± 1,269

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 6.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dearborn County, IN grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 24.9k employees to 25.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dearborn County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,003 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,619 people), and Production Occupations (2,362 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dearborn 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.5k

2021 Value

± 1,269

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 6.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dearborn County, IN grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 24.9k employees to 25.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dearborn County, IN, are Manufacturing (4,407 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,602 people), and Retail Trade (3,117 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dearborn County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Dearborn County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,887

Median earning men ± $3,157

$33,856

Median earning women ± $2,482

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($103,477), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,205), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,023).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($46,121), Public Administration ($46,069), and Wholesale Trade ($40,781).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

364
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
224
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
188
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$287k
Manufacturing
$202k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$67.8k
Retail Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dearborn County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 76.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (21.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun 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 (76.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (21.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.52%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dearborn 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

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun 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 2021, universities in Dearborn County, IN awarded 56 degrees. The student population of Dearborn County, IN in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 118 male students and 68 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dearborn County, IN are White (47 and 85.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3 and 5.45%), Two or More Races (3 and 5.45%), and Black or African American (2 and 3.64%).

The largest universities in Dearborn County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Veritas Baptist College (482228) (56 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dearborn County, IN are Biblical Studies (34 and 60.7%), Religious Education (20 and 35.7%), and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (1 and 1.79%).

The median tuition cost in Dearborn County, IN for private four year colleges is $7,176.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Dearborn County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 186 (63.4% men and 36.6% 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

Universities

In 2021 there were 186 students enrolled in Dearborn County, IN, 63.4% men and 36.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 156 records, of which 39.7% were women and 60.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biblical Studies
20 degrees awarded
Religious Education
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dearborn County, IN was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dearborn County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Veritas Baptist College (482228)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

56 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Veritas Baptist College (482228) with 56 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 34 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dearborn County, IN, which is 1.55 times more than the 22 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 47 degrees mean that there were 15.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($7,176) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

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 Dearborn County, IN was $179,100 in 2021, which is 0.731 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $174,500 to $179,100, a 2.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Dearborn County, IN is 82.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dearborn County, IN have an average commute time of 29.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dearborn County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dearborn County, IN is $72,674. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dearborn County, IN was Census Tract 802.01 with a value of $98,958, followed by Census Tract 801.03 and Census Tract 801.04, with respective values of $98,750 and $91,952.

In 2022, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dearborn County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.82%.

Housing

Property

$179,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,235

$16,165

Median Property Taxes

±$938

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 Dearborn County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

82.9%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 82.9% of the housing units in Dearborn County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dearborn 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 802.01
Census Tract 801.03
Census Tract 801.04

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dearborn County, IN was Census Tract 802.01 with a value of $98,958, followed by Census Tract 801.03 and Census Tract 801.04, with respective values of $98,750 and $91,952.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dearborn 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.

$72,674

Median Household Income

± $3,830

19.5k

Number of Households

± 1,048

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.5k households in Dearborn County, IN grew to $72,674 from the previous year's value of $70,779.

The following chart displays the households in Dearborn 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 Dearborn County, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (84.6%)
Carpooled (7.92%)
Worked At Home (5.74%)

In 2021, 84.6% of workers in Dearborn County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.92%) and those who worked at home (5.74%).

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

29.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dearborn County, IN have a longer commute time (29.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Dearborn County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dearborn 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 Dearborn County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dearborn County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dearborn County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.82%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

9.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dearborn County, IN (4.63k out of 49.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dearborn County, IN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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 2022, 9.5% of the children was living in poverty in Dearborn County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.7%.

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

95.4% of the population of Dearborn County, IN has health coverage, with 57.6% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 9.15% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dearborn County, IN see 2150 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.232% decrease from the previous year (2155 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 767 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,150 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dearborn County, IN

Primary care physicians in Dearborn County, IN see an average of 2,150 patients per year. This represents a 0.232% decrease from the previous year (2,155 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.6%

Uninsured

57.6%

Employer Coverage

13%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

9.15%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dearborn County, IN declined by 7.9% from 5% to 4.6%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43 in Dearborn County, IN.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 33.1% in Dearborn County, IN.

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

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