Sullivan County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 69th-largest in Indiana

The population of Sullivan County, Indiana is 20,766 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 69th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $54,985, the median home value is $122,200, and the median age is 41.3.

The population of Sullivan County has declined 2.9% since 2010 (21,387 → 20,768), a -0.21% annualized rate.

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

20,766

Population

-0.21%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$54,985

Median Income

$122,200

Median Home Value

Sullivan County covers 447 sq mi of land at 46.4 people per square mile.

About Sullivan County, IN

What sets Sullivan County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 3.4% versus 14.0% nationally. Sullivan County is a county in Indiana with a population of 20,766.

The typical household earns $54,985, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.0%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $122,200, with typical rent around $813.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 14.3%, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 3.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

Sullivan County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Sullivan County had a population of 21,387 in 2010 and 20,768 in 2024, a -2.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,387 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.21%.

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

20,768

Population (2024)

21,387

Population (2010)

21,387

Peak (2010)

-0.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	21,387	-	-	estimate
2011	21,216	-171	-0.80%	estimate
2012	21,202	-14	-0.07%	estimate
2013	21,138	-64	-0.30%	estimate
2014	20,994	-144	-0.68%	estimate
2015	20,874	-120	-0.57%	estimate
2016	20,695	-179	-0.86%	estimate
2017	20,690	-5	-0.02%	estimate
2018	20,673	-17	-0.08%	estimate
2019	20,601	-72	-0.35%	estimate
2020	20,819	+218	+1.06%	estimate
2021	20,787	-32	-0.15%	estimate
2022	20,702	-85	-0.41%	estimate
2023	20,822	+120	+0.58%	estimate
2024	20,768	-54	-0.26%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.1%
Black or African American	3.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.3

Median Age

45.6%

Female

54.4%

Male

18.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

5.9%

15–19

5.0%

20–24

6.1%

25–34

13.9%

35–44

13.6%

45–54

13.5%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

11.0%

75–84

5.4%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 16.0% · Seniors (65+): 18.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,985$-15,066 vs state
Mean household income	$74,197
Per-capita income	$29,424
Poverty rate	10.0%+1.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	51.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.6%

Manufacturing

17.5%

Agriculture

7.2%

Construction

6.9%

Education & health care

6.5%

Retail trade

6.2%

Public administration

6.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.0%

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

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.2%

Carpool

84.5%

Public transit

3.4%

Work from home

24.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$122,200$-79,400 vs state

Median home value

$813

Median rent

75.6%

Homeownership rate

8,798

Total housing units

87.5%

Occupied

12.5%

Vacant

24.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.2%

With health insurance

90.8%

With broadband internet

18.4%

Foreign-born

8.5%

Veterans (18+)

17.4%

With a disability

98.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.1%

High School+

14.3%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Indiana

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Other counties in Indiana

Marion County (971,822)Lake County (498,990)Allen County (388,791)Hamilton County (357,176)St. Joseph County (272,574)Elkhart County (206,868)Tippecanoe County (187,399)Vanderburgh County (179,908)Hendricks County (179,379)Porter County (174,150)All Indiana counties →

Part of Indiana

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Metro areas in Indiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sullivan County, Indiana has a population of 20,766 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 69th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 46 people per square mile.

The population of Sullivan County has declined 2.9% since 2010 (21,387 → 20,768), a -0.21% annualized rate.

The median household income in Sullivan County, Indiana is $54,985, with mean (average) household income of $74,197 and per-capita income of $29,424. 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Sullivan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.1%), Black or African American (3.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Sullivan County, Indiana is 41.3 years. Residents are 45.6% female and 54.4% male.

The median home value in Sullivan County is $122,200 and median monthly rent is $813. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,798 total housing units, 12.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Sullivan County, Indiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

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