Vigo County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 17th-largest in Indiana

The population of Vigo County, Indiana is 106,201 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $52,525, the median home value is $140,400, and the median age is 36.4.

The population of Vigo County has declined 1.6% since 2010 (107,891 → 106,166), a -0.12% annualized rate.

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

106,201

Population

-0.12%

Annual growth

263

People / sq mi

$52,525

Median Income

$140,400

Median Home Value

Vigo County covers 404 sq mi of land at 263.1 people per square mile.

About Vigo County, IN

Vigo County is a county in Indiana with a population of 106,201. It ranks #17 among counties in Indiana by population. The median age is 36.4, younger than the national median. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The median household income in Vigo County is $52,525, below the US median of $74,580. 13.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $140,400, with monthly rent averaging $879. The homeownership rate of 63.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Vigo County reflects 25.9% 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 19.9 minutes each way.

Vigo County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Vigo County had a population of 107,891 in 2010 and 106,166 in 2024, a -1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 108,561 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.

106,166

Population (2024)

107,891

Population (2010)

108,561

Peak (2012)

-0.11%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	107,891	-	-	estimate
2011	108,350	+459	+0.43%	estimate
2012	108,561	+211	+0.19%	estimate
2013	108,251	-310	-0.29%	estimate
2014	107,989	-262	-0.24%	estimate
2015	107,615	-374	-0.35%	estimate
2016	107,871	+256	+0.24%	estimate
2017	107,648	-223	-0.21%	estimate
2018	107,438	-210	-0.20%	estimate
2019	106,958	-480	-0.45%	estimate
2020	106,133	-825	-0.77%	estimate
2021	106,127	-6	-0.01%	estimate
2022	106,066	-61	-0.06%	estimate
2023	106,053	-13	-0.01%	estimate
2024	106,166	+113	+0.11%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	85.3%
Black or African American	6.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

36.4

Median Age

49.5%

Female

50.5%

Male

17.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

5.8%

10–14

5.7%

15–19

7.6%

20–24

11.0%

25–34

12.9%

35–44

11.7%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

6.1%

65–74

9.9%

75–84

5.0%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$52,525$-17,526 vs state
Mean household income	$73,599
Per-capita income	$30,829
Poverty rate	13.4%+5.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.6%
Employment-to-population	54.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.7%

Manufacturing

14.8%

Education & health care

9.9%

Construction

6.5%

Finance & real estate

6.2%

Public administration

5.3%

Retail trade

4.0%

Information

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Vigo County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.9%

Drive alone

3.6%

Carpool

77.5%

Public transit

4.8%

Work from home

19.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$140,400$-61,200 vs state

Median home value

$879

Median rent

63.4%

Homeownership rate

46,937

Total housing units

90.7%

Occupied

9.3%

Vacant

36.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.3%

With health insurance

93.1%

With broadband internet

24.1%

Foreign-born

7.6%

Veterans (18+)

17.1%

With a disability

95.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.4%

High School+

25.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vigo County, Indiana has a population of 106,201 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 263 people per square mile.

The population of Vigo County has declined 1.6% since 2010 (107,891 → 106,166), a -0.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Vigo County, Indiana is $52,525, with mean (average) household income of $73,599 and per-capita income of $30,829. 13.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Vigo County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.3%), Black or African American (6.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Vigo County, Indiana is 36.4 years. Residents are 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

The median home value in Vigo County is $140,400 and median monthly rent is $879. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 46,937 total housing units, 9.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Vigo County, Indiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

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