Bartholomew County, IN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Bartholomew County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 84,965 | 6,825,814 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 207.6 | 187.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.47% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 32,984 | 2,676,823 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bartholomew County grew by 11.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 82,881 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bartholomew County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Bartholomew County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,374 | $70,132 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.05% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bartholomew County is about 13% higher than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Bartholomew County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $133,928 | $140,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,110 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.9% | 70.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bartholomew County is about 10.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,110 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bartholomew County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 143 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bartholomew County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.1 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.3 | 42.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 143 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,427 | $5,430 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,701 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,683 | 1,308 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Indiana:
Knox County (15.3 min), Howard County (16.1 min), Tippecanoe County (16.2 min).
Slowest:
Crawford County (32.9 min), Brown County (31.7 min), Harrison County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Bartholomew County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Indiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bartholomew County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Bartholomew County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.4), Boone County (0.4), Monroe County (0.3).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.1), Crawford County (0.2), Switzerland County (0.2).
Health
Bartholomew County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bartholomew County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.3% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.8), Monroe County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.8), Daviess County (0.8), Switzerland County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bartholomew County, Indiana.
What is the population of Bartholomew County, Indiana?
The population of Bartholomew County, Indiana is 84,965, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bartholomew County, Indiana?
The population density of Bartholomew County, Indiana is 207.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bartholomew County, Indiana?
The median household income in Bartholomew County, Indiana is $79,374, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bartholomew County, Indiana?
The median home price in Bartholomew County, Indiana is $133,928, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bartholomew County, Indiana?
The unemployment rate in Bartholomew County, Indiana is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.