Clark County, IN

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2021 Population

120,185

2.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.2

0.256% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.95%

0.922% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$62,296

9.08% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$162,800

7.11% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,473

3.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Clark County, IN had a population of 120k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $62,296. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Clark County, IN grew from 117,410 to 120,185, a 2.36% increase and its median household income grew from $57,111 to $62,296, a 9.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.74%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.24%), White (Hispanic) (3.88%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.968%).

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.

97.8% 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 (92 degrees awarded in 2021), Mid-America College of Funeral Service (61 degrees), and Caris College (48 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Clark County, IN was $162,800, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in Clark County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 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 120k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.78% of Clark County, IN residents were born outside of the country (4.54k people).

In 2021, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.6k people) in Clark County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Clark County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Clark County, IN was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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 ± 321
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.1k ± 549
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.1k ± 568

5.68%

Hispanic Population

6.82k people

5.68% of the people in Clark County, IN are hispanic (6.82k 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
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

3.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.54k people

3.76%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.42k people

As of 2021, 3.78% of Clark County, IN residents (4.54k 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 Clark County, IN was 3.76%, 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
2,291 ± 298
Gulf War (2001-)
1,613 ± 323
Gulf War (1990s)
1,288 ± 354

Clark County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clark County, IN employs 60.5k people. The largest industries in Clark County, IN are Manufacturing (10,192 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,159 people), and Retail Trade (6,490 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($92,917), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,480), and Public Administration ($51,293).

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

60.5k

2021 Value

± 1,965

3.21%

1 Year growth

± 4.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clark County, IN grew at a rate of 3.21%, from 58.6k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clark County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,133 people), Production Occupations (6,131 people), and Management Occupations (5,726 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.5k

2021 Value

± 1,965

3.21%

1 Year growth

± 4.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clark County, IN grew at a rate of 3.21%, from 58.6k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clark County, IN, are Manufacturing (10,192 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,159 people), and Retail Trade (6,490 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

$44,453

Median earning men ± $1,146

$34,597

Median earning women ± $1,354

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,712), Manufacturing ($53,443), and Public Administration ($53,147).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,902), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,355), and Construction ($43,309).

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

815
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
645
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
587
Manufacturing

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

$1.41M
Manufacturing
$644k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$443k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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 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 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 (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

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 Clark County, IN awarded 214 degrees. The student population of Clark County, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 93 male students and 536 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clark County, IN are White (170 and 79.4%), followed by Black or African American (31 and 14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (6 and 2.8%), and Two or More Races (6 and 2.8%).

The largest universities in Clark County, IN by number of degrees awarded are PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville (92 and 43%), Mid-America College of Funeral Service (61 and 28.5%), and Caris College (48 and 22.4%).

The most popular majors in Clark County, IN are General Cosmetology (61 and 28.5%), General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (44 and 20.6%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (26 and 12.1%).

The median tuition cost in Clark County, IN for private four year colleges is $15,960.

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 2021 was 629 (14.8% men and 85.2% 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 2021 there were 629 students enrolled in Clark County, IN, 14.8% men and 85.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 383 records, of which 89.3% were women and 10.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
11 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
61 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Clark County, IN was Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor with 11 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
92 degrees awarded
Mid-America College of Funeral Service
61 degrees awarded
Caris College
48 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville with 92 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 29 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clark County, IN, which is 0.157 times less than the 185 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 170 degrees mean that there were 5.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 31 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 ($15,960) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

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 Clark County, IN was $162,800 in 2021, which is 0.665 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $152,000 to $162,800, a 7.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Clark County, IN is 73.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Clark County, IN have an average commute time of 23.1 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 $62,296. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clark County, IN was Census Tract 508.01 with a value of $95,226, followed by Census Tract 508.03 and Census Tract 509.04, with respective values of $92,857 and $90,000.

In 2022, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.7%.

Housing

Property

$162,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,002

$34,197

Median Property Taxes

±$1,296

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

73.7%

Homeownership

2021

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.7% of the housing units in Clark County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

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 508.01
Census Tract 508.03
Census Tract 509.04

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clark County, IN was Census Tract 508.01 with a value of $95,226, followed by Census Tract 508.03 and Census Tract 509.04, with respective values of $92,857 and $90,000.

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.

$62,296

Median Household Income

± $2,591

46.4k

Number of Households

± 1,679

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.4k households in Clark County, IN grew to $62,296 from the previous year's value of $57,111.

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.

0.449

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 (83%)
Worked At Home (8.1%)
Carpooled (7.53%)

In 2021, 83% of workers in Clark County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.53%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clark County, IN have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% 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 2022, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.7%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

9.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clark County, IN (11.8k out of 118k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

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 2022, 9.8% of the children was living in poverty in Clark County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.4%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 356 in Clark County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 139 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.5% of the population of Clark County, IN has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 9.14% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clark County, IN see 2465 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.03% increase from the previous year (2347 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2485 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 450 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,465 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clark County, IN

Primary care physicians in Clark County, IN see an average of 2,465 patients per year. This represents a 5.03% increase from the previous year (2,347 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.51%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

9.14%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clark County, IN declined by 0.125% from 6.52% to 6.51%.

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 2022, 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.

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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 36.9% in Clark County, IN.

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

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