Evansville, IN

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2019 Population

118,588

0.306% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

37.6

0.535% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

21.8%

3.33% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$40,178

3.96% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$94,200

2.06% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

56,622

0.817% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Evansville, IN had a population of 119k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $40,178. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Evansville, IN declined from 118,952 to 118,588, a −0.306% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,646 to $40,178, a 3.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Evansville, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (79%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%), White (Hispanic) (1.6%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.32%). 0% of the households in Evansville, IN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 98.1% of the residents in Evansville, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Evansville, IN are University of Evansville (597 degrees awarded in 2019), The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville (110 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville (60 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Evansville, IN was $94,200, and the homeownership rate was 55.1%. Most people in Evansville, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Evansville, IN was 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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−5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in Indiana. This represents a −5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

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

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Community Mobility

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Diversity

Evansville, IN is home to a population of 119k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 6.92% of Evansville, IN residents were born outside of the country (8.2k people).

In 2019, there were 6.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.7k people) in Evansville, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Evansville, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.7k ± 760
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.5k ± 858
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.8k ± 665

3.13%

Hispanic Population

3.71k people

3.13% of the people in Evansville, IN are hispanic (3.71k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.92%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.2k people

2.74%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.26k people

As of 2019, 6.92% of Evansville, IN residents (8.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Evansville, IN was 2.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Evansville, IN was 37.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 36. But people in Evansville, IN are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Evansville, IN residents was 37.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
102,691 ± 7,807 people
India
31,681 ± 4,360 people
China
22,944 ± 3,712 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 102,691 Indiana residents, followed by India with 31,681 and China with 22,944.

Citizenship

98.1%

2019 Citizenship

98.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.1% of Evansville, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Evansville, IN was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,766 ± 309
Gulf War (2001-)
1,222 ± 294
Gulf War (1990s)
1,110 ± 211

Evansville, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Evansville, IN is $40,178. In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Evansville, IN was Census Tract 102.01 with a value of $103,151, followed by Census Tract 104.04 and Census Tract 18, with respective values of $88,690 and $86,250.

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,355. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Evansville, IN employs 56.6k people. The largest industries in Evansville, IN are Manufacturing (9,315 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,228 people), and Retail Trade (7,221 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($108,229), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($51,667), and Public Administration ($48,315).

Wages

Median Household Income

$40,178

2019 value

± $1,633

3.96%

1 Year Growth

± 4.8%

Households in Evansville, IN have a median annual income of $40,178, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $38,646 in 2018, which represents a 3.96% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Evansville, IN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$63,420

Average Male Salary in Indiana

± $1,273

$45,355

Average Female Salary in Indiana

± $969

In 2019, full-time male employees in Indiana made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Indiana

Asian
$62,156 ± $7,381
White
$48,583 ± $799
American Indian
$40,367 ± $11,530

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Indiana workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Indiana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.455

2019 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.454

2018 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2019, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0403% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102.01
Census Tract 104.04
Census Tract 18

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Evansville, IN was Census Tract 102.01 with a value of $103,151, followed by Census Tract 104.04 and Census Tract 18, with respective values of $88,690 and $86,250.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Evansville, IN (25k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
17,367 ± 933
Black
5,175 ± 507
Hispanic
1,625 ± 269

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

56.6k

2019 Value

± 1,720

0.817%

1 Year growth

± 4.19%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Evansville, IN grew at a rate of 0.817%, from 56.2k employees to 56.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Evansville, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,556 people), Production Occupations (6,015 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,610 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Evansville, IN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Evansville, IN, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,556 people), Production Occupations (6,015 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,610 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Evansville, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.88 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.46 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.45 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Evansville, IN, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($64,583), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($63,571), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($62,500).

Industries

Employment by Industries

56.6k

2019 Value

± 1,720

0.817%

1 Year growth

± 4.19%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Evansville, IN grew at a rate of 0.817%, from 56.2k employees to 56.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Evansville, IN, are Manufacturing (9,315 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,228 people), and Retail Trade (7,221 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Evansville, IN, though some of these residents may live in Evansville, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Evansville, IN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (9,315 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,228 people), and Retail Trade (7,221 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Evansville, IN has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.65 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.54 times), and Information (1.21 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Evansville, IN, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($108,229), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($51,667), and Public Administration ($48,315).

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 2018, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $85.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($40.4B) and Base metals ($38.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$478B

2018 Value in Indiana

$865B

Projected 2045 Value in Indiana

81% growth

In 2018, total outbound Indiana trade was $478B. This is expected to increase 81% to $865B by 2045.

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

Michigan
$41.6B
Illinois
$39B
Ohio
$35.7B

In 2018, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $41.6B, followed by Illinois with $39B and Ohio and $35.7B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Vanderburgh County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.3%), followed by Other (4.8%). The most partisan county was Daviess County, IN with 79.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Evansville, IN. Showing the available data for Vanderburgh County, IN.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (4.8%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.3%), followed by Other (4.8%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Indiana.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Vanderburgh County, IN

55.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Indiana

Daviess County, IN
79.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Franklin County, IN
78.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Martin County, IN
76.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Indiana was Daviess County, IN with 79.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Indiana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

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 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 2019, universities in Evansville, IN awarded 815 degrees. The student population of Evansville, IN is skewed towards women, with 993 male students and 1,693 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Evansville, IN are White (636 and 85.6%), followed by Black or African American (31 and 4.17%), Hispanic or Latino (23 and 3.1%), and Unknown (22 and 2.96%).

The largest universities in Evansville, IN by number of degrees awarded are University of Evansville (597 and 73.3%), The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville (110 and 13.5%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville (60 and 7.36%).

The most popular majors in Evansville, IN are General Cosmetology (109 and 13.4%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (52 and 6.38%), and Physical Therapy (41 and 5.03%).

The median tuition costs in Evansville, IN are $36,300 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
27 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
52 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Evansville, IN was Mechanical Engineering with 27 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Evansville
597 degrees awarded
The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville
110 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville
60 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$36,300

Median Private

In 2019, the Evansville, IN institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Evansville with 597 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

279

Degrees Awarded to Men

536

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 279 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Evansville, IN, which is 0.521 times less than the 536 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Evansville, IN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
636 degrees awarded
Black or African American
31 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Evansville, IN was White students. These 636 degrees mean that there were 20.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 31 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Evansville, IN was $94,200 in 2019, which is 0.392 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $92,300 to $94,200, a 2.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Evansville, IN is 55.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Evansville, IN have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Evansville, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$94,200

2019 Median

± $1,738

$92,300

2018 Median

± $1,794

In 2019, the median property value in Evansville, IN grew to to $94,200 from the previous year's value of $92,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Evansville, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Evansville, IN the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$40,178

Median Household Income

± $1,633

51.7k

Number of Households

± 1,536

In 2019, the median household income of the 51.7k households in Evansville, IN grew to $40,178 from the previous year's value of $38,646.

The following chart displays the households in Evansville, 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Evansville, IN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Evansville, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

55.1%

2019 Homeownership

54.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 55.1% of the housing units in Evansville, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Evansville, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Evansville, IN have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Evansville, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (8.09%)
Walked (2.7%)

In 2019, 83.7% of workers in Evansville, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.09%) and those who walked to work (2.7%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Evansville, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Evansville, IN have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

90.1% of the population of Evansville, IN has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Vanderburgh County, IN see 1168 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.933% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1354 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 456 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Switzerland County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.3%). Additionally, Martin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Vanderburgh County, IN.

1,168 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vanderburgh County, IN

Primary care physicians in Vanderburgh County, IN see an average of 1,168 patients per year. This represents a 0.933% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Indiana

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.87%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Evansville, IN declined by 6.15% from 10.5% to 9.87%.

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