CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Sullivan

Indiana · 4,249 residents · 1.875 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Terre Haute metro area
Compare
The short version

Sullivan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,509. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,249
−8%since 2000
from 4,617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,266 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+1%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Sullivan
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,509
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,115 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,065
+19%since 2000
from $17,717 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sullivan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(4,495)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(38)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(180)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,117)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(61)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.3%(15)
Diversity Score5.1%(216)
Diversity Score
5
+30%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+13%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sullivan

Chipley
Pop 3,804
Laurel
Pop 4,557
Moon Lake
Pop 4,638
Lake Panasoffkee
Pop 4,768
Places similar to Sullivan
Head to head

Compare Sullivan to nearby cities

SULLIVAN VS
Terre Haute
Income$43,126+29%
Home value$115,700+68%
Population58,764+1290%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SULLIVAN VS
Vincennes
Income$53,637+60%
Home value$111,600+62%
Population16,378+287%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SULLIVAN VS
Brazil
Income$52,055+55%
Home value$113,900+65%
Population8,343+97%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SULLIVAN VS
Washington
Income$50,331+50%
Home value$152,200+121%
Population12,991+207%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan, Indiana?

Sullivan, Indiana has about 4,249 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sullivan, Indiana?

The typical household in Sullivan, Indiana earns about $33,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sullivan, Indiana expensive?

In Sullivan, Indiana, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan, Indiana?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sullivan, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sullivan, Indiana?

About 13.9% of people in Sullivan, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sullivan, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sullivan, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 414 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Indiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Sullivan with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →