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Evansville, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Evansville, Indiana is 116,441 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest city in Indiana. The median household income is $52,251, the median home value is $129,100, and the median age is 38.1.

The population has declined 3.9% since 2010 (120,091 → 115,395).

116,441

Population

2459

People / sq mi

$52,251

Median Income

$129,100

Median Home Value

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Evansville covers 47.4 sq mi of land at 2459 people per square mile.

About Evansville, IN

In Evansville, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $129,100. With 116,441 residents, Evansville is a city in Indiana. It is the #3-largest of all cities in Indiana nationally.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $52,251, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.1%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $129,100, with typical rent around $949.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.2%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

Evansville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Evansville city had a population of 120,091 in 2010 and 115,395 in 2024, a -3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 120,295 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.28%.

2013 · 120K20102024
Evansville city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

115,395

Population (2024)

120,091

Population (2010)

120,295

Peak (2013)

-0.28%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010120,091
2011120,216
2012120,266
2013120,295
2014120,153
2015119,487
2016119,004
2017118,331
2018118,060
2019117,979
2020117,377
2021116,627
2022115,751
2023115,421
2024115,395

Race & Ethnicity

White77.1%
Black or African American13.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$52,251

Median Household Income

$31,236

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$129,100

Median Home Value

$949

Median Rent

53.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.3%

High School+

22.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

78.5%

Public Transit

5.2%

Work From Home

18.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

26.2%

Foreign Born

95.0%

Non-English at Home

6.9%

Veterans

18.6%

With Disability

91.2%

Health Insurance

93.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.5%
Manufacturing16.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.4%
Retail Trade5.9%
Information5.4%
Construction5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.9%
Public Administration1.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Evansville, Indiana has a population of 116,441 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest city in Indiana.

The median household income in Evansville, Indiana is $52,251, with 13.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Evansville, Indiana is $129,100, with median monthly rent at $949 and a homeownership rate of 53.9%.

The median age in Evansville, Indiana is 38.1 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The population has declined 3.9% since 2010 (120,091 → 115,395).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.