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Population Review

Dubois County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 36th-largest in Indiana

The population of Dubois County, Indiana is 43,563 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 36th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $71,918, the median home value is $212,500, and the median age is 40.1.

The population of Dubois County has grown 4.1% since 2010 (41,905 → 43,629), a +0.29% annualized rate.

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

43,563

Population

+0.29%

Annual growth

102

People / sq mi

$71,918

Median Income

$212,500

Median Home Value

Dubois County covers 427 sq mi of land at 102.0 people per square mile.

About Dubois County, IN

Dubois County is a county in Indiana with a population of 43,563. It ranks #36 among counties in Indiana by population. The median age is 40.1, older than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in Dubois County is $71,918, near the US median of $74,580. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $212,500, with monthly rent averaging $801. The homeownership rate of 76.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Dubois County reflects 24.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.4 minutes each way.

Dubois County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Dubois County had a population of 41,905 in 2010 and 43,629 in 2024, a 4.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 43,678 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.29%.

2023 · 44K20102024

43,629

Population (2024)

41,905

Population (2010)

43,678

Peak (2023)

0.29%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201041,905
201142,159
201242,084
201342,281
201442,306
201542,329
201642,463
201742,520
201842,568
201942,578
202043,644
202143,569
202243,550
202343,678
202443,629

Race & Ethnicity

White89.6%
Black or African American1.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

40.1

Median Age

49.7%

Female

50.3%

Male

18.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.2%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
11.5%
55–59
7.5%
60–64
7.4%
65–74
10.7%
75–84
5.2%
85+
2.2%

Children (under 15): 20.0% · Seniors (65+): 18.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$71,918+$1,867 vs state
Mean household income$89,436
Per-capita income$37,126
Poverty rate5.7%-2.7% vs state
Unemployment rate1.4%
Employment-to-population65.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
34.1%
Professional & business services
16.2%
Construction
5.9%
Education & health care
5.3%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Retail trade
4.7%
Information
3.3%
Public administration
3.0%

The largest employment sector in Dubois County is manufacturing, accounting for 34.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

84.7%

Public transit

4.8%

Work from home

19.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$212,500+$10,900 vs state

Median home value

$801

Median rent

76.0%

Homeownership rate

18,715

Total housing units

94.0%

Occupied

6.0%

Vacant

24.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.6%

With health insurance

92.2%

With broadband internet

13.8%

Foreign-born

6.7%

Veterans (18+)

11.6%

With a disability

91.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.2%

High School+

24.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dubois County, Indiana has a population of 43,563 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 36th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 102 people per square mile.

The population of Dubois County has grown 4.1% since 2010 (41,905 → 43,629), a +0.29% annualized rate.

The median household income in Dubois County, Indiana is $71,918, with mean (average) household income of $89,436 and per-capita income of $37,126. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Dubois County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.6%), Black or African American (1.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Dubois County, Indiana is 40.1 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

The median home value in Dubois County is $212,500 and median monthly rent is $801. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,715 total housing units, 6.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Dubois County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 34.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

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

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

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