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Vigo County

Indiana · 107,848 residents · 403.631 sq mi
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Vigo County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,508. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
107,848
+2%since 2000
from 105,848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
267 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+3%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
105K106K107K108K109K1990201020202024Vigo County
2024106K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,508
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,184 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,398
+16%since 2000
from $17,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(95,184)
Black6%(6,334)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,275)
Asian1.2%(1,288)
Other0%
Diversity Score20%(21,123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(93,550)
Black6.8%(7,371)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2,469)
Asian1.6%(1,777)
Other2.3%(2,519)
Diversity Score29.9%(32,258)
Diversity Score
30
+50%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vigo County, Indiana?

Vigo County, Indiana has about 107,848 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vigo County, Indiana earns about $38,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vigo County, Indiana expensive?

In Vigo County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $89,900, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Vigo County, Indiana?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vigo County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vigo County, Indiana?

About 19.5% of people in Vigo County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vigo County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Vigo County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,741 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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