Vigo County, Indiana
Organized in 1818 and named for Francis Vigo of Revolutionary War fame
County Seat: Terre Haute
Largest City: Terre Haute (2024 population: 58,531)
Population per Square Mile: 263.24
Square Miles: 403.30
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| Population over Time | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Yesterday (2020) | 106,153 | 17 | 1.6% | 6,484,050 |
| Today (2024) | 106,166 | 17 | 1.5% | 6,934,754 |
| Tomorrow (2030 projection)* | 105,210 | 17 | 1.5% | 7,013,509 |
| Percent Change 2020 to Today | 0.0% | 61 | | 2.2% |
*Projection based on 2020 Census population estimates.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Components of Population Change, 2023-2024 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Net Domestic Migration | -51 | 74 | | 12,197 |
| Net International Migration | 302 | 15 | | 17,852 |
| Natural Increase (births minus deaths) | -140 | 78 | -1.6% | 8,561 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Population Estimates by Age, 2024 | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Preschool (0 to 4) | 5,585 | 15 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| School Age (5 to 17) | 16,003 | 16 | 15.1% | 17.0% |
| College Age (18 to 24) | 15,621 | 11 | 14.7% | 9.7% |
| Young Adult (25 to 44) | 26,782 | 16 | 25.2% | 25.9% |
| Older Adult (45 to 64) | 23,219 | 17 | 21.9% | 23.9% |
| Seniors (65 and older) | 18,956 | 17 | 17.9% | 17.5% |
| Median Age | 36.3 | | | Median Age = 38.3 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2024 | Number | Rank of | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone | 477 | 18 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian Alone | 2,461 | 15 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Black Alone | 7,433 | 15 | 7.0% | 10.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone | 73 | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| White | 92,720 | 17 | 87.3% | 83.2% |
| Two or More Race Groups | 3,002 | 17 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Non-Hispanic | 102,565 | 16 | 96.6% | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,601 | 30 | 3.4% | 9.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Household Types | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Households in 2024 (Includes detail not shown below) | 42,399 | 17 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married With Children | 5,489 | 24 | 12.9% | 17.9% |
| Married Without Children | 11,109 | 18 | 26.2% | 29.3% |
| Single Parents | 4,281 | 16 | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Living Alone | 15,345 | 12 | 36.2% | 29.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Housing | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Total Housing Units in 2024 (estimate) | 46,910 | 17 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units in 2024 (includes vacant units) | 46,891 | 17 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Owner Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 26,162 | 18 | 55.8% | 64.4% |
| Median Value (2024) | $148,500 | 78 | | |
Renter Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 16,237 | 11 | 34.6% | 26.9% |
| Median Rent (2024) | $697 | 35 | | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Education | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| School Enrollment (2024/2025 Total Reported) | 13,841 | 21 | 1.2% | 1,132,621 |
| Public | 13,277 | 18 | 1.3% | 1,033,552 |
| Adults (25+ in 2024 ACS) | 68,425 | 17 | 1.5% | 4,596,004 |
| with High School diploma or higher | 90.7% | 41 | | 90.4% |
| with B.A. or higher degree | 26.3% | 18 | | 29.5% |
Sources: Indiana Department of Education; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Income and Poverty | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2023 | $48,802 | 76 | 79.7% | 61,243 |
| Median Household Income in 2024 | 57,173 | 89 | 79.5% | $71,958 |
| Poverty Rate in 2024 | 18.3% | 2 | 151.2% | 12.1% |
| Poverty Rate among Children under 18 | 20.4% | 14 | 129.1% | 15.8% |
| Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 2025 | 103 | 10 | 2.1% | 4,863 |
| Food Stamp Recipients in 2025 | 12,935 | 9 | 2.2% | 578,293 |
| Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2024/2025 | 8,222 | 15 | 1.7% | 488,145 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Family Social Services Administration; Indiana Department of Education
| Health and Vital Statistics | Number | Rank of | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Births, 2021 | 1,136 | 15 | 1.4% | 79,946 |
| Births to Teens, 2021 | 78 | 9 | 2.0% | 3,845 |
| Deaths, 2019 | 1,175 | 16 | 1.8% | 66,005 |
Source: Indiana State Department of Health
| Labor Force, 2024 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Total Resident Labor Force | 49,168 | 17 | 1.4% | 3,455,992 |
| Employed | 46,981 | 17 | 1.4% | 3,310,992 |
| Unemployed | 2,187 | 18 | 1.5% | 145,000 |
| Annual Unemployment Rate | 4.4 | 23 | 104.8% | 4.2 |
| December 2025 Unemployment Rate | 2.9 | 19 | 107.4% | 2.7 |
Source: STATS Indiana, using data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
| Employment and Earnings by Industry, 2023 | Employment | Pct Dist.
in County | Earnings ($000) | Pct Dist.
In County | Avg. Earnings Per Job |
|---|
| Total by place of work | 59,246 | 100.0% | $3,560,456 | 100.0% | $60,096 |
| Wage and Salary | 49,813 | 84.1% | $2,610,747 | 73.3% | $52,411 |
| Farm Proprietors | 388 | 0.7% | $13,172 | 0.4% | $33,948 |
| Nonfarm Proprietors | 9,045 | 15.3% | $322,250 | 9.1% | $35,627 |
| Farm | 454 | 0.8% | $16,554 | 0.5% | $36,463 |
| Nonfarm | 58,792 | 99.2% | $3,543,902 | 99.5% | $60,279 |
| Private | 50,210 | 84.7% | $2,965,948 | 83.3% | $59,071 |
| Accommodation, Food Serv. | 5,435 | 9.2% | $149,577 | 4.2% | $27,521 |
| Arts, Ent., Recreation | 853 | 1.4% | $13,967 | 0.4% | $16,374 |
| Construction | 2,820 | 4.8% | $190,935 | 5.4% | $67,707 |
| Health Care, Social Serv. | 9,048 | 15.3% | $717,750 | 20.2% | $79,327 |
| Information | 474 | 0.8% | $26,585 | 0.7% | $56,086 |
| Manufacturing | 5,598 | 9.4% | $488,391 | 13.7% | $87,244 |
| Professional, Tech. Serv. | 1,760 | 3.0% | $118,239 | 3.3% | $67,181 |
| Retail Trade | 7,287 | 12.3% | $279,643 | 7.9% | $38,376 |
| Trans., Warehousing | 2,597 | 4.4% | $140,333 | 3.9% | $54,037 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,576 | 2.7% | $135,664 | 3.8% | $86,081 |
| Other Private (not above) | 12,762 | 21.5% | $704,864 | 19.8% | $55,231 |
| Government | 8,582 | 14.5% | $577,954 | 16.2% | $67,345 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
| Residential Building Permits, 2024 | Units | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State | Cost ($000) | State Cost ($000) |
|---|
| Total Permits Filed | 98 | 100.0% | 100.0% | $12,934 | $8,133,071 |
| Single-Family | 98 | 100.0% | 75.4% | $12,934 | $6,951,719 |
| 2-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0 | $100,498 |
| 3- and 4-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | $0 | $45,624 |
| 5+ Family | 0 | 0.0% | 21.9% | $0 | $1,035,231 |
Notes: Detail cost may not sum to total due to rounding. Greene County does not currently issue building permits, so it is excluded.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Largest Cities and Towns in Vigo County
| Name | Population
in 2024 | Percent of County |
|---|
| Riley | 238 | 0.2% |
| Seelyville | 1,005 | 0.9% |
| Terre Haute | 58,531 | 55.1% |
| West Terre Haute | 2,153 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates
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