Vigo County, IN

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2023 Population

106,201

0.145% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.4

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

20%

0.373% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$52,525

0.5% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$140,400

7.75% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

47,643

2.37% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Vigo County, IN had a population of 106k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $52,525. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Vigo County, IN declined from 106,355 to 106,201, a −0.145% decrease and its median household income declined from $52,789 to $52,525, a −0.5% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Vigo County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.11%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.85%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.02%).

None of the households in Vigo 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.

98.3% of the residents in Vigo County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Vigo County, IN are Indiana State University (2,306 degrees awarded in 2023), Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (436 degrees), and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (277 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Vigo County, IN was $140,400, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%.

Most people in Vigo County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Vigo County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Vigo County, IN borders Clark County, IL, Edgar County, IL, Clay County, IN, Parke County, IN, Sullivan County, IN, and Vermillion County, IN.

United States Indiana Terre Haute, IN

Population & Diversity

Vigo County, IN is home to a population of 106k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.94% of Vigo County, IN residents were born outside of the country (3.13k people).

In 2023, there were 13.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.5k people) in Vigo County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of Vigo County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Vigo County, IN was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vigo County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.5k ± 329
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.49k ± 379
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.09k ± 529

3.11%

Hispanic Population

3.31k people

3.11% of the people in Vigo County, IN are hispanic (3.31k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Vigo 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

2.94%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.13k people

2.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.08k people

As of 2023, 2.94% of Vigo County, IN residents (3.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Vigo County, IN was 2.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,256 ± 301
Gulf War (2001-)
1,453 ± 319
Gulf War (1990s)
832 ± 197

Vigo County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Vigo County, IN employs 47.6k people. The largest industries in Vigo County, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,399 people), Manufacturing (7,036 people), and Retail Trade (6,490 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($107,679), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,729), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,474).

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

47.6k

2023 Value

± 1,671

−2.37%

1 Year decline

± 5.05%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Vigo County, IN declined at a rate of −2.37%, from 48.8k employees to 47.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vigo County, IN, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,838 people), Production Occupations (4,771 people), and Management Occupations (4,575 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vigo County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.6k

2023 Value

± 1,671

−2.37%

1 Year decline

± 5.05%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Vigo County, IN declined at a rate of −2.37%, from 48.8k employees to 47.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vigo County, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,399 people), Manufacturing (7,036 people), and Retail Trade (6,490 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vigo County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Vigo County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,987

Median earning men ± $1,498

$30,169

Median earning women ± $2,066

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($74,922), Public Administration ($59,479), and Information ($57,973).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($46,875), Manufacturing ($41,135), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,815).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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

179
Other Services (except Public Administration)
176
Health Care and Social Assistance
136
Retail Trade

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

$528k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$346k
Manufacturing
$184k
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 Vigo County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 56.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.06%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks 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 (56.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.06%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vigo County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 56.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.06%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vigo 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

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks 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 2023, universities in Vigo County, IN awarded 3,121 degrees. The student population of Vigo County, IN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,530 male students and 6,345 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vigo County, IN are White (2,299 and 76.7%), followed by Black or African American (277 and 9.25%), Hispanic or Latino (172 and 5.74%), and Two or More Races (122 and 4.07%).

The largest universities in Vigo County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Indiana State University (2,306 and 73.9%), Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (436 and 14%), and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (277 and 8.88%).

The most popular majors in Vigo County, IN are Registered Nursing (182 and 5.83%), Mechanical Engineering (124 and 3.97%), and General Psychology (120 and 3.84%).

The median tuition costs in Vigo County, IN are $42,494 for private four year colleges, and $9,712 and $21,454 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Vigo County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 11,875 (46.6% men and 53.4% 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 2023 there were 11,875 students enrolled in Vigo County, IN, 46.6% men and 53.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,198 records, of which 54% were women and 46% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
115 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
121 degrees awarded
Construction Management
116 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Vigo County, IN was Registered Nursing with 115 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indiana State University
2,306 degrees awarded
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
436 degrees awarded
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
277 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana State University with 2,306 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,314 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vigo County, IN, which is 0.727 times less than the 1,807 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,299 degrees mean that there were 8.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 277 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 ($42,494) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($913) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,550) 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 Vigo County, IN was $140,400 in 2023, which is 0.463 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $130,300 to $140,400, a 7.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Vigo County, IN is 63.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Vigo County, IN have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vigo County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Vigo County, IN is $52,525. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Vigo County, IN was Census Tract 107.02 with a value of $78,740, followed by Census Tract 101 and Census Tract 102.01, with respective values of $74,743 and $73,902.

In 2023, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Vigo County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.24%.

Housing

Property

$140,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,105

$26,984

Median Property Taxes

±$1,104

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 Vigo County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

63.4%

Homeownership

2023

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 63.4% of the housing units in Vigo County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Vigo 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 107.02
Census Tract 101
Census Tract 102.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Vigo County, IN was Census Tract 107.02 with a value of $78,740, followed by Census Tract 101 and Census Tract 102.01, with respective values of $74,743 and $73,902.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Vigo 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.

$52,525

Median Household Income

± $1,904

42.6k

Number of Households

± 1,552

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.6k households in Vigo County, IN declined from $52,525 from the previous year's value of $52,789.

The following chart displays the households in Vigo 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 Vigo 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 2023

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (4.77%)

In 2023, 77.5% of workers in Vigo County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (4.77%).

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

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vigo County, IN have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.1% of the workforce in Vigo County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Vigo 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 Vigo County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Vigo County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Vigo County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.24%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vigo County, IN (19.8k out of 98.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vigo 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, 23.8% of the children was living in poverty in Vigo County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.2%.

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

92.3% of the population of Vigo County, IN has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 22.8% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.98% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Vigo County, IN see 1099 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.43% decrease from the previous year (1115 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1797 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 570 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,099 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vigo County, IN

Primary care physicians in Vigo County, IN see an average of 1,099 patients per year. This represents a 1.43% decrease from the previous year (1,115 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.72%

Uninsured

43.5%

Employer Coverage

22.8%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.98%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vigo County, IN declined by 2.01% from 7.88% to 7.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Vigo 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 72.1 in Vigo County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Vigo 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 36.6% in Vigo County, IN.

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