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Sullivan County

Indiana · 20,817 residents · 447.196 sq mi
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Sullivan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,449. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,817
−4%since 2000
from 21,751 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+13%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K20K21K22K1990201020202024Sullivan County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,449
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,976 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,021
+54%since 2000
from $16,234 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(20,380)
Black4.3%(928)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(179)
Asian0.1%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(2,743)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(18,856)
Black4.2%(877)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(334)
Asian0.2%(33)
Other2.4%(491)
Diversity Score19.8%(4,131)
Segregation Score40.8%(8,493)
Diversity Score
20
+57%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$62,094+26%
Home value$153,200+71%
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SULLIVAN COUNTY VS
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Home value$148,500+66%
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SULLIVAN COUNTY VS
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Income$72,927+47%
Home value$132,400+48%
Population15,114−27%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan County, Indiana?

Sullivan County, Indiana has about 20,817 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sullivan County, Indiana earns about $49,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sullivan County, Indiana expensive?

In Sullivan County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan County, Indiana?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sullivan County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sullivan County, Indiana?

About 12.3% of people in Sullivan County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sullivan County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sullivan County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,824 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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9 ZIP codes
ZIP 47882ZIP 47838ZIP 47879ZIP 47850ZIP 47848ZIP 47855ZIP 47861ZIP 47849ZIP 47865
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