Daviess 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 | Daviess County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,598 | 6,825,814 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 77.0 | 187.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.5 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,568 | 2,676,823 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Daviess County grew by 10.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 33,442 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Daviess County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Daviess County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,741 | $70,132 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.19% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Daviess County is about 2% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Daviess County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $237,499 | $140,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $837 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.5% | 70.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Daviess County is about 23.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $837 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Daviess 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 142 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Daviess County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.0 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.0 | 42.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 142 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,388 | $5,430 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,085 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 795 | 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 Daviess 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
Daviess County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Daviess County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | 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
Daviess County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Daviess County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.4% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.0% | 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 Daviess County, Indiana.
What is the population of Daviess County, Indiana?
The population of Daviess County, Indiana is 33,598, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Daviess County, Indiana?
The population density of Daviess County, Indiana is 77.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Daviess County, Indiana?
The median household income in Daviess County, Indiana is $68,741, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Daviess County, Indiana?
The median home price in Daviess County, Indiana is $237,499, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Daviess County, Indiana?
The unemployment rate in Daviess County, Indiana is 1.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.