Dearborn County, IN

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2022 Population

50,709

0.426% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

42.3

0.236% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

8.46%

9.08% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$80,352

10.6% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$210,800

17.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

25,739

1% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Dearborn County, IN had a population of 50.7k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $80,352. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Dearborn County, IN grew from 50,494 to 50,709, a 0.426% increase and its median household income grew from $72,674 to $80,352, a 10.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dearborn County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.53%), White (Hispanic) (0.676%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.649%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.546%).

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.

99.5% of the residents in Dearborn County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dearborn County, IN are Veritas Baptist College (482228) (44 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Dearborn County, IN was $210,800, and the homeownership rate was 83.2%.

Most people in Dearborn County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.1 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 50.7k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.19% of Dearborn County, IN residents were born outside of the country (603 people).

In 2022, there were 62.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.5k people) in Dearborn County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 776 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 343 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2022 Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.5% of Dearborn County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Dearborn County, IN was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
48.5k ± 142
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
776 ± 134
White (Hispanic)
343 ± 178

1.47%

Hispanic Population

743 people

1.47% of the people in Dearborn County, IN are hispanic (743 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
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

1.19%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

603 people

1.05%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

532 people

As of 2022, 1.19% of Dearborn County, IN residents (603 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dearborn County, IN was 1.05%, 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
1,187 ± 254
Gulf War (2001-)
428 ± 186
Gulf War (1990s)
424 ± 158

Dearborn County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.77 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dearborn County, IN employs 25.7k people. The largest industries in Dearborn County, IN are Manufacturing (4,397 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,791 people), and Retail Trade (2,990 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,219), Wholesale Trade ($69,167), and Utilities ($63,608).

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

25.7k

2022 Value

± 1,340

1 Year growth

± 7.13%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dearborn County, IN grew at a rate of 1%, from 25.5k employees to 25.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dearborn County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,971 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,591 people), and Production Occupations (2,541 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dearborn County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

25.7k

2022 Value

± 1,340

1 Year growth

± 7.13%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dearborn County, IN grew at a rate of 1%, from 25.5k employees to 25.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dearborn County, IN, are Manufacturing (4,397 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,791 people), and Retail Trade (2,990 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

$55,420

Median earning men ± $3,269

$37,008

Median earning women ± $2,597

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($97,132), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,750), and Wholesale Trade ($69,279).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($59,038), Manufacturing ($56,067), and Public Administration ($47,991).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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

101
Construction
88
Other Services (except Public Administration)
60
Health Care and Social Assistance

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

$153k
Manufacturing
$109k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$74.2k
Retail Trade

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

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 2022, universities in Dearborn County, IN awarded 44 degrees. The student population of Dearborn County, IN in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 114 male students and 68 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dearborn County, IN are White (38 and 86.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (4 and 9.09%), Asian (1 and 2.27%), and Two or More Races (1 and 2.27%).

The largest universities in Dearborn County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Veritas Baptist College (482228) (44 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dearborn County, IN are Biblical Studies (28 and 63.6%), Religious Education (16 and 36.4%), and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (0 and 0%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Dearborn County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 64%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 182 (62.6% men and 37.4% 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 2022 there were 182 students enrolled in Dearborn County, IN, 62.6% men and 37.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 149 records, of which 38.3% were women and 61.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Religious Education
9 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dearborn County, IN was Religious Education with 9 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

44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Veritas Baptist College (482228) with 44 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 27 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dearborn County, IN, which is 1.59 times more than the 17 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 38 degrees mean that there were 9.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 4 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 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

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

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 Dearborn County, IN was $210,800 in 2022, which is 0.748 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $179,100 to $210,800, a 17.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Dearborn County, IN is 83.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Dearborn County, IN have an average commute time of 30.1 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 $80,352. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dearborn County, IN was Census Tract 801.03 with a value of $107,574, followed by Census Tract 802.01 and Census Tract 801.04, with respective values of $100,208 and $99,072.

In 2023, 9.83% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dearborn County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.0696%.

Housing

Property

$210,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,923

$16,561

Median Property Taxes

±$904

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

83.2%

Homeownership

2022

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 83.2% of the housing units in Dearborn County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.9%.

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 801.03
Census Tract 802.01
Census Tract 801.04

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dearborn County, IN was Census Tract 801.03 with a value of $107,574, followed by Census Tract 802.01 and Census Tract 801.04, with respective values of $100,208 and $99,072.

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.

$80,352

Median Household Income

± $3,326

19.9k

Number of Households

± 1,048

In 2022, the median household income of the 19.9k households in Dearborn County, IN grew to $80,352 from the previous year's value of $72,674.

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.

0.448

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 2022

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (8.3%)
Worked At Home (7.31%)

In 2022, 82.5% of workers in Dearborn County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.3%) and those who worked at home (7.31%).

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

30.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dearborn County, IN have a longer commute time (30.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.75% 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 2023, 9.83% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dearborn County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.0696%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

8.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dearborn County, IN (4.23k out of 50k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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 2023, 10.5% of the children was living in poverty in Dearborn County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.7%.

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% of the population of Dearborn County, IN has health coverage, with 57.7% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 9.7% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dearborn County, IN see 2166 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.744% increase from the previous year (2150 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4235 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 716 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,166 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dearborn County, IN

Primary care physicians in Dearborn County, IN see an average of 2,166 patients per year. This represents a 0.744% increase from the previous year (2,150 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.01%

Uninsured

57.7%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

9.7%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dearborn County, IN grew by 8.83% from 4.6% to 5.01%.

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 2023, 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.

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 35.9% in Dearborn County, IN.

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