Evansville, IN

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    2024 Population
    116,116
    US Senator
    Todd Young
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Banks
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.2
    0.262% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.4%
    1.18% 1-year decrease
    2024 Employed Population
    56,216
    0.107% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Evansville, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.4% of the residents in Evansville, IN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Evansville, IN are University of Evansville (517 degrees awarded in 2024), The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville (149 degrees), and Rogers Academy of Hair Design (60 degrees).

    Most people in Evansville, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Evansville, IN was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesIndianaVanderburgh County, INEvansville, IN-KYWarrick, Gibson & Posey Counties PUMA, INVanderburgh County--Evansville City PUMA, INGreen River Area Development District (Outer) PUMA, KY

    Population & Diversity

    Evansville, IN is home to a population of 116k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.75% of Evansville, IN residents were born outside of the country (4.35k people).

    In 2024, there were 6.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.8k people) in Evansville, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.28k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.4% of Evansville, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Evansville, IN was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Evansville, IN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      87.8k ± 897
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      13.6k ± 830
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      6.28k ± 811
    4.02%
    Hispanic Population
    4.67k people

    In 2024, there were 6.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.8k people) in Evansville, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.28k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.02% of the people in Evansville, IN are hispanic (4.67k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Evansville, IN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      111,417 ± 8,128 people
    2. India
      37,388 ± 4,734 people
    3. Nigeria
      18,164 ± 3,304 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 111,417 Indiana residents, followed by India with 37,388 and Nigeria with 18,164.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.75%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.35k people
    3.71%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.32k people

    As of 2024, 3.75% of Evansville, IN residents (4.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Evansville, IN was 3.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,192 ± 330
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,033 ± 275
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      888 ± 214

    Evansville, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.8% of the population of Evansville, IN has health coverage, with 40.7% on employee plans, 25.5% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 474 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    8.16%
    Uninsured
    40.7%
    Employer Coverage
    25.5%
    Medicaid
    13.4%
    Medicare
    10.7%
    Non-Group
    1.48%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Evansville, IN declined by 7.09% from 8.78% to 8.16%.

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    Economy

    The economy of Evansville, IN employs 56.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Evansville, IN were Manufacturing (9,480 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,103 people), and Retail Trade (7,892 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($154,750), Utilities ($68,438), and Manufacturing ($53,328).

    Employment

    Occupations

    56.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,981
    −0.107%
    1 Year decline
    ± 4.85%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Evansville, IN declined at a rate of −0.107%, from 56.3k employees to 56.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Evansville, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,841 people), Production Occupations (6,628 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,603 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Evansville, IN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    56.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,981
    −0.107%
    1 Year decline
    ± 4.85%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Evansville, IN declined at a rate of −0.107%, from 56.3k employees to 56.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Evansville, IN, are Manufacturing (9,480 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,103 people), and Retail Trade (7,892 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Evansville, IN, though some of these residents may live in Evansville, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,168
    Median earning men ± $1,780
    $35,439
    Median earning women ± $1,534

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,324), Manufacturing ($54,343), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,386).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($61,094), Manufacturing ($49,624), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,502).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

    Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (39.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Indiana

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    Todd Young
    Senator from Indiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017
    Jim Banks
    Senator from Indiana1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Evansville, IN awarded 774 degrees. The student population of Evansville, IN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 830 male students and 1,609 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Evansville, IN are White (566 and 75.3%), Unknown (74 and 9.84%), Two or More Races (31 and 4.12%), and Black or African American (28 and 3.72%).

    The largest universities in Evansville, IN by number of degrees awarded are University of Evansville (517 and 66.8%), The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville (149 and 19.3%), and Rogers Academy of Hair Design (60 and 7.75%).

    The most popular majors in Evansville, IN are General Cosmetology (111 and 14.3%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (60 and 7.75%), and Physical Therapy (48 and 6.2%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $42,800.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Evansville, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,439 (34% men and 66% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,439 students enrolled in Evansville, IN, 34% men and 66% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,786 records, of which 68.2% were women and 31.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Other Health & Physical Education
      29 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      25 degrees awarded
    3. Accounting
      17 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Evansville, IN was Other Health & Physical Education with 29 degrees awarded.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Evansville
      517 degrees awarded
    2. The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville
      149 degrees awarded
    3. Rogers Academy of Hair Design
      60 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Evansville with 517 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 208 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Evansville, IN, which is 0.367 times less than the 566 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 566 degrees mean that there were 7.65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 74 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,372) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Evansville, IN have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Evansville, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Equity

    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Evansville, IN is from Indiana.
    0.442
    2024 Wage GINI in Indiana
    0.445
    2023 Wage GINI in Indiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.807% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.7%)
    2. Carpooled (9.56%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.71%)

    In 2024, 78.7% of workers in Evansville, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.56%) and those who worked at home (5.71%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    18.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Evansville, IN have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Evansville, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Evansville, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Evansville, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Evansville, IN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Evansville, IN (20.7k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Evansville, IN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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