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Dearborn County

Indiana · 50,679 residents · 305.087 sq mi
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Dearborn County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,779. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $174,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,679
+10%since 2000
from 46,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.5
+17%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K41K45K49K52K1990201020202024Dearborn County
202451K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(2,683)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(2,945)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.9%(3,503)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.8%(3,469)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(2,767)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(5,484)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.9%(6,023)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.3%(6,717)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.3%(7,756)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.5%(5,814)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.2%(2,659)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(859)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,779
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,899 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,992
+57%since 2000
from $20,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−12%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(45,048)
Black0.6%(285)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(266)
Asian0.3%(122)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(47,319)
Black0.6%(292)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(724)
Asian0.4%(211)
Other1.3%(649)
Segregation Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(509)
Peruvian0.1%(55)
Spaniard0.1%(47)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.3%(160)
Asian Indian0.1%(40)
Korean0.1%(28)
Filipino0%(22)
Burmese0%(16)
Chinese0%(7)
Thai0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German37.4%(18,539)
Irish13.8%(6,868)
American8.8%(4,362)
English8.6%(4,263)
Italian2.4%(1,187)
Dutch2.2%(1,086)
French1.8%(915)
Scottish1.8%(886)
Polish1.2%(612)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(559)
Swedish0.6%(315)
Norwegian0.5%(270)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.5%(253)
British0.5%(236)
Greek0.3%(164)
Russian0.3%(142)
Swiss0.2%(109)
Austrian0.2%(102)
Arab0.2%(80)
Danish0.1%(73)
Lebanese0.1%(69)
Hungarian0.1%(56)
Belgian0.1%(34)
Canadian0.1%(31)
Jordanian0%(19)
Czech0%(14)
Finnish0%(13)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.1%(5,923)
Married57.7%(12,163)
Widowed4.4%(919)
Divorced9.9%(2,083)
Women 15+
Never married20.6%(4,339)
Married56.6%(11,928)
Widowed9.8%(2,075)
Divorced12.9%(2,727)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dearborn County, Indiana?

Dearborn County, Indiana has about 50,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dearborn County, Indiana?

The typical household in Dearborn County, Indiana earns about $70,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dearborn County, Indiana expensive?

In Dearborn County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $174,500, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Dearborn County, Indiana?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dearborn County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dearborn County, Indiana?

About 8.5% of people in Dearborn County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dearborn County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Dearborn County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,844 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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