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Switzerland County

Indiana · 9,737 residents · 220.668 sq mi
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Switzerland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,270. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $116,000. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,737
+7%since 2000
from 9,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Switzerland County
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,270
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,092 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,288
+51%since 2000
from $17,466 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(8,908)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(78)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(264)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(9,262)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(114)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other1.5%(149)
Diversity Score7.6%(739)
Segregation Score18.8%(1,831)
Diversity Score
8
+161%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Switzerland County, Indiana?

Switzerland County, Indiana has about 9,737 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Switzerland County, Indiana earns about $51,270 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Switzerland County, Indiana expensive?

In Switzerland County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $116,000, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Switzerland County, Indiana?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Switzerland County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Switzerland County, Indiana?

About 22.8% of people in Switzerland County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Switzerland County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Switzerland County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,999 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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