Evansville, IN-KY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    270,494
    2024 Median Age
    39.7
    0.501% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.1%
    0.901% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $68,232
    0.829% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $204,000
    6.92% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    133,254
    0.258% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Evansville, IN-KY 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.

    98.2% of the residents in Evansville, IN-KY are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Evansville, IN are University of Southern Indiana (3,660 degrees awarded in 2024), University of Southern Indiana (3,660 degrees), and University of Evansville (517 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Evansville, IN-KY was $204,000, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

    Most people in Evansville, IN-KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Evansville, IN-KY was 2 cars per household.

    Evansville, IN-KY borders Jasper, IN and Owensboro, KY.

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    Population & Diversity

    Evansville, IN-KY is home to a population of 270k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.1% of Evansville, IN-KY residents were born outside of the country (8.39k people).

    In 2024, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (226k people) in Evansville, IN-KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of Evansville, IN-KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Evansville, IN-KY was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Evansville, IN-KY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      226k ± 776
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      16.5k ± 935
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      10.5k ± 1.02k
    3.27%
    Hispanic Population
    8.85k people

    In 2024, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (226k people) in Evansville, IN-KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.27% of the people in Evansville, IN-KY are hispanic (8.85k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Evansville, IN-KY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Indiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      145,834 ± 9,315 people
    2. India
      49,375 ± 5,444 people
    3. Cuba
      24,045 ± 3,803 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 145,834 Indiana residents, followed by India with 49,375 and Cuba with 24,045.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    8.39k people
    3.01%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    8.13k people

    As of 2024, 3.1% of Evansville, IN-KY residents (8.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Evansville, IN-KY was 3.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      5,250 ± 527
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,687 ± 402
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,080 ± 326

    Evansville, IN-KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Evansville, IN-KY.

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    Health

    94.3% of the population of Evansville, IN-KY has health coverage, with 51% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 474 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,524 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

    Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,524 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.72%
    Uninsured
    51%
    Employer Coverage
    16.7%
    Medicaid
    14.6%
    Medicare
    10.9%
    Non-Group
    1.11%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Evansville, IN-KY declined by 3.95% from 5.95% to 5.72%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Evansville, IN-KY employs 133k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Evansville, IN-KY were Manufacturing (22,738 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,374 people), and Retail Trade (16,247 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($74,360), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,977), and Wholesale Trade ($61,748).

    Employment

    Occupations

    133k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,891
    −0.258%
    1 Year decline
    ± 3.06%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Evansville, IN-KY declined at a rate of −0.258%, from 134k employees to 133k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Evansville, IN-KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,035 people), Management Occupations (14,262 people), and Production Occupations (13,225 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Evansville, IN-KY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    133k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,891
    −0.258%
    1 Year decline
    ± 3.06%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Evansville, IN-KY declined at a rate of −0.258%, from 134k employees to 133k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Evansville, IN-KY, are Manufacturing (22,738 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,374 people), and Retail Trade (16,247 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Evansville, IN-KY, though some of these residents may live in Evansville, IN-KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $53,369
    Median earning men ± $1,433
    $38,306
    Median earning women ± $1,401

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($63,759), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,680), and Public Administration ($61,654).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($70,185), Manufacturing ($52,010), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($49,531).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 406
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 379
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 369
      Construction

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

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.57M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.23M
      Manufacturing
    3. $698k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana and Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 61.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.922%).

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

    Indiana and Kentucky is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Evansville, IN-KY. Showing the available data for Indiana and Kentucky.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (61.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (37.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.922%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana and Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 61.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.922%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana and Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Indiana and Kentucky

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    Todd Young
    Senator from Indiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017
    Jim Banks
    Senator from Indiana1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025
    Mitch McConnell
    Senator from Kentucky2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1985
    Rand Paul
    Senator from Kentucky3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011

    Todd Young, Jim Banks, Mitch McConnell, and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Indiana and Kentucky.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Evansville, IN-KY awarded 4,434 degrees. The student population of Evansville, IN-KY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,441 male students and 7,486 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Evansville, IN-KY are White (3,605 and 82.9%), Black or African American (184 and 4.23%), Hispanic or Latino (178 and 4.09%), and Two or More Races (146 and 3.36%).

    The largest universities in Evansville, IN-KY by number of degrees awarded are University of Southern Indiana (3,660 and 82.5%), University of Southern Indiana (3,660 and 82.5%), and University of Evansville (517 and 11.7%).

    The most popular majors in Evansville, IN are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (1,329 and 30%), General Business Administration & Management (766 and 17.3%), and Health Care Administration & Management (116 and 2.62%).

    The median tuition costs are $42,800 for private four year colleges, and $9,036 and $21,877 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Evansville, IN-KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 11,927 (37.2% men and 62.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 11,927 students enrolled in Evansville, IN-KY, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,105 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      127 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      104 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      98 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Evansville, IN was General Business Administration & Management with 127 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Southern Indiana
      3,660 degrees awarded
    2. University of Southern Indiana
      3,660 degrees awarded
    3. University of Evansville
      517 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Southern Indiana with 3,660 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,595 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Evansville, IN-KY, which is 0.562 times less than the 2,839 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,605 degrees mean that there were 19.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 184 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,372) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Evansville, IN-KY was $204,000 in 2024, which is 0.613 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $190,800 to $204,000, a 6.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Evansville, IN-KY is 70.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Evansville, IN-KY have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Evansville, IN-KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $204,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,574
    $80,308
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,083

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    70.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.5% of the housing units in Evansville, IN-KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Evansville, IN-KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $68,232
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,707
    114k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,504

    In 2024, the median household income of the 114k households in Evansville, IN-KY grew to $68,232 from the previous year's value of $67,671.

    The following chart displays the households in Evansville, IN-KY 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Evansville, IN-KY is from Indiana.
    0.444
    2024 Wage GINI in Indiana
    0.447
    2023 Wage GINI in Indiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.72% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.4%)
    2. Carpooled (8.23%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.25%)

    In 2024, 80.4% of workers in Evansville, IN-KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.23%) and those who worked at home (7.25%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    20.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Evansville, IN-KY have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Evansville, IN-KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Evansville, IN-KY (31.8k out of 263k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Evansville, IN-KY 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.

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