Steuben County, IN

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2019 Population

34,453

0.0609% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

43.7

1.16% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

9.33%

15.3% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$58,279

3.88% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$148,800

5.83% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

17,584

1.94% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Steuben County, IN had a population of 34.5k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $58,279. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Steuben County, IN declined from 34,474 to 34,453, a −0.0609% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,101 to $58,279, a 3.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Steuben County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.66%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.72%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.578%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.441%). 0% of the households in Steuben County, IN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.9% of the residents in Steuben County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Steuben County, IN are Trine University (462 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Steuben County, IN was $148,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%. Most people in Steuben County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Steuben County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Steuben County, IN borders DeKalb County, IN, LaGrange County, IN, Noble County, IN, Branch County, MI, Hillsdale County, MI, and Williams County, OH.

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Diversity

Steuben County, IN is home to a population of 34.5k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.65% of Steuben County, IN residents were born outside of the country (568 people).

In 2019, there were 35.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.3k people) in Steuben County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 915 White (Hispanic) and 592 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Steuben County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.3k ± 7
White (Hispanic)
915 ± 187
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
592 ± 95.3

3.54%

Hispanic Population

1.22k people

3.54% of the people in Steuben County, IN are hispanic (1.22k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.65%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

568 people

2.36%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

815 people

As of 2019, 1.65% of Steuben County, IN residents (568 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Steuben County, IN was 2.36%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 10

In 2019, the median age of all people in Steuben County, IN was 43.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Steuben County, IN are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Steuben County, IN residents was 43.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County 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

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

98.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.9% of Steuben County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Steuben County, IN was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
862 ± 121
Gulf War (1990s)
319 ± 118
Korea
270 ± 84

Steuben County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.7 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Indiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Indiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Indiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Steuben County, IN is $58,279. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Steuben County, IN was Census Tract 9711 with a value of $76,767, followed by Census Tract 9709 and Census Tract 9712, with respective values of $67,342 and $66,792.

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 Steuben County, IN employs 17.6k people. The largest industries in Steuben County, IN are Manufacturing (5,177 people), Retail Trade (2,338 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,645 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,214), Utilities ($50,000), and Public Administration ($49,625).

Wages

Median Household Income

$58,279

2019 value

± $2,292

3.88%

1 Year Growth

± 5.29%

Households in Steuben County, IN have a median annual income of $58,279, 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 $56,101 in 2018, which represents a 3.88% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County 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 sex-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 County 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 Steuben County, 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 9711
Census Tract 9709
Census Tract 9712

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Steuben County, IN was Census Tract 9711 with a value of $76,767, followed by Census Tract 9709 and Census Tract 9712, with respective values of $67,342 and $66,792.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.33% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Steuben County, IN (3.06k out of 32.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 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
2,870 ± 349
Two Or More
141 ± 108
Black
19 ± 128

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

17.6k

2019 Value

± 787

1.94%

1 Year growth

± 6.33%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Steuben County, IN grew at a rate of 1.94%, from 17.3k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Steuben County, IN, are Production Occupations (2,807 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,978 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,752 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Steuben County, IN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Steuben County, IN, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (2,807 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,978 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,752 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Steuben County, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.82 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.71 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.43 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Steuben County, IN, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($66,000), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($61,583), and Legal Occupations ($57,045).

Industries

Employment by Industries

17.6k

2019 Value

± 787

1.94%

1 Year growth

± 6.33%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Steuben County, IN grew at a rate of 1.94%, from 17.3k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Steuben County, IN, are Manufacturing (5,177 people), Retail Trade (2,338 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,645 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Steuben County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Steuben County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Steuben County, IN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (5,177 people), Retail Trade (2,338 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,645 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Steuben County, IN has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.94 times higher than expected), Retail Trade (1.19 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.14 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Steuben County, IN, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,214), Utilities ($50,000), and Public Administration ($49,625).

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 $78.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($44.4B) and Base metals ($39.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$486B

2020 Value in Indiana

$897B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

84.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $486B. This is expected to increase 84.5% to $897B 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
$41.4B
Michigan
$40.6B
Ohio
$40B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $41.4B, followed by Michigan with $40.6B and Ohio and $40B.

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 Steuben County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 70.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.93%). The most partisan county was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.93%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Steuben County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Steuben County, IN

70.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Indiana

Franklin County, IN
80.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Daviess County, IN
80.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Ripley County, IN
78.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Indiana was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% 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 2020, universities in Steuben County, IN awarded 462 degrees. The student population of Steuben County, IN is skewed towards men, with 1,963 male students and 1,610 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Steuben County, IN are White (358 and 81.7%), followed by Unknown (31 and 7.08%), Black or African American (15 and 3.42%), and Hispanic or Latino (14 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in Steuben County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Trine University (462 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Steuben County, IN are CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology (51 and 11%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (43 and 9.31%), and Mechanical Engineering (42 and 9.09%).

The median tuition cost in Steuben County, IN for private four year colleges is $32,990.

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
41 degree-majorss awarded
CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology
51 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
43 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Steuben County, IN was Mechanical Engineering with 41 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Trine University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

462 degrees awarded

$32,990

Median Private

In 2020, the Steuben County, IN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Trine University with 462 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

293

Degrees Awarded to Men

169

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 293 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Steuben County, IN, which is 1.73 times more than the 169 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Steuben County, IN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
358 degrees awarded
Unknown
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Steuben County, IN was White students. These 358 degrees mean that there were 11.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 31 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Steuben County, IN was $148,800 in 2019, which is 0.619 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $140,600 to $148,800, a 5.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Steuben County, IN is 77.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Steuben County, IN have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Steuben County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$148,800

2019 Median

± $6,846

$140,600

2018 Median

± $5,589

In 2019, the median property value in Steuben County, IN grew to to $148,800 from the previous year's value of $140,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Steuben County, 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 Steuben County, 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.

$58,279

Median Household Income

± $2,292

14.3k

Number of Households

± 704

In 2019, the median household income of the 14.3k households in Steuben County, IN grew to $58,279 from the previous year's value of $56,101.

The following chart displays the households in Steuben 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

77.8%

2019 Homeownership

77.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 77.8% of the housing units in Steuben County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.5%.

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

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Steuben County, IN have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Steuben County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (3.16%)

In 2019, 81.8% of workers in Steuben County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (3.16%).

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 Steuben County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Steuben County, IN have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.4% of the population of Steuben County, IN has health coverage, with 51% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.69% 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 Steuben County, IN see 3843 patients per year on average, which represents a 22.6% increase from the previous year (3135 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2162 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1236 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

3,843 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Steuben County, IN

Primary care physicians in Steuben County, IN see an average of 3,843 patients per year. This represents a 22.6% increase from the previous year (3,135 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Steuben 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

7.58%

Uninsured

51%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.69%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Steuben County, IN declined by 13.4% from 8.76% to 7.58%.

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