Clark County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 14th-largest in Indiana

The population of Clark County, Indiana is 122,800 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $72,298, the median home value is $212,400, and the median age is 39.8.

The population of Clark County has grown 15.3% since 2010 (110,572 → 127,479), a +1.02% annualized rate.

Clark County within Indiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

122,800

Population

+1.02%

Annual growth

330

People / sq mi

$72,298

Median Income

$212,400

Median Home Value

Clark County covers 372 sq mi of land at 329.7 people per square mile.

About Clark County, IN

Clark County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 46.0% of the population. With 122,800 residents, Clark County is a county in Indiana. It ranks #14 among counties in Indiana by population.

The typical household earns $72,298 a year, below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.3% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $212,400, with typical rent around $1,058.

25.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 10.8%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Clark County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Clark County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Clark County had a population of 110,572 in 2010 and 127,479 in 2024, a 15.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 127,479 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.02%.

Clark County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

127,479

Population (2024)

110,572

Population (2010)

127,479

Peak (2024)

1.02%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	110,572	-	-	estimate
2011	111,504	+932	+0.84%	estimate
2012	111,879	+375	+0.34%	estimate
2013	112,722	+843	+0.75%	estimate
2014	114,082	+1,360	+1.21%	estimate
2015	114,887	+805	+0.71%	estimate
2016	115,660	+773	+0.67%	estimate
2017	116,648	+988	+0.85%	estimate
2018	117,287	+639	+0.55%	estimate
2019	118,191	+904	+0.77%	estimate
2020	121,377	+3,186	+2.70%	estimate
2021	122,922	+1,545	+1.27%	estimate
2022	124,306	+1,384	+1.13%	estimate
2023	125,686	+1,380	+1.11%	estimate
2024	127,479	+1,793	+1.43%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	83.3%
Black or African American	7.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.8

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

16.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.9%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

5.6%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

13.5%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

6.8%

60–64

6.4%

65–74

10.2%

75–84

4.6%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 18.5% · Seniors (65+): 16.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$72,298+$2,247 vs state
Mean household income	$88,653
Per-capita income	$36,386
Poverty rate	6.3%-2.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.5%
Employment-to-population	63.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.6%

Manufacturing

16.3%

Education & health care

9.5%

Information

8.4%

Finance & real estate

8.3%

Retail trade

7.2%

Construction

6.6%

Public administration

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Clark County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

79.0%

Public transit

10.8%

Work from home

22.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$212,400+$10,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,058

Median rent

75.0%

Homeownership rate

53,854

Total housing units

91.3%

Occupied

8.7%

Vacant

25.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.7%

With health insurance

94.6%

With broadband internet

46.0%

Foreign-born

7.6%

Veterans (18+)

15.0%

With a disability

93.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.7%

High School+

25.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clark County, Indiana has a population of 122,800 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 330 people per square mile.

The population of Clark County has grown 15.3% since 2010 (110,572 → 127,479), a +1.02% annualized rate.

The median household income in Clark County, Indiana is $72,298, with mean (average) household income of $88,653 and per-capita income of $36,386. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Clark County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.3%), Black or African American (7.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Clark County, Indiana is 39.8 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Clark County is $212,400 and median monthly rent is $1,058. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 53,854 total housing units, 8.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Clark County, Indiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Clark County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.