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Evansville

Indiana · 117,298 residents · 47.355 sq mi
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Evansville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,623. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $98,600. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117,298
−4%since 2000
from 121,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,477 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+3%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
115K118K121K124K127K1990201020202024Evansville
2024116K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,623
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,963 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,476
+39%since 2000
from $18,388 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
47.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(104,066)
Black10.9%(13,209)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,392)
Asian0.7%(864)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(34,897)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(87,008)
Black13.5%(15,834)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(5,008)
Asian1.2%(1,438)
Other4.4%(5,128)
Diversity Score49.8%(58,426)
Diversity Score
50
+74%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evansville, Indiana?

Evansville, Indiana has about 117,298 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evansville, Indiana?

The typical household in Evansville, Indiana earns about $42,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evansville, Indiana expensive?

In Evansville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Evansville, Indiana?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Evansville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evansville, Indiana?

About 21.0% of people in Evansville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evansville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Evansville, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8,974 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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