Daviess County, Indiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Daviess County, IN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageAmong the 3 least healthy counties in Indiana
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C
Income Below average
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 5 least educated counties in Indiana
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Daviess County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,658 | 6,845,048 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 77.1 | 188.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.2 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,814 | 2,713,821 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Daviess County grew by 11.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 33,658 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Daviess County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.5% of residents. That is 0.7 points below Indiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,228 21.5% -0.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,727 20.0% -1.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,902 17.5% -2.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,273 15.7% -1.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Indiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.0% of the people living in Daviess County and men 50.0%.
- Women 50.0% Indiana 50.4%
- Men 50.0% Indiana 49.6%
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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 | $69,555 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.69% | 4.54% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Daviess County is about 3% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Daviess County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $245,191 | $142,738 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $846 | $1,062 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.4% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Daviess County is about 24.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $846 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Daviess County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 136 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Daviess County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.3 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.5 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 136 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,202 | $5,455 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| 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 (15.8 min), Howard County (15.9 min), Daviess County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Crawford County (33.6 min), Brown County (32.6 min), Franklin County (31.9 min).
The average commute time in Daviess County is 16 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 | 2.80 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
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).
Daviess County, IN Compared With Nearby Counties
Daviess County, IN is typical in size for this group, 33,658 residents against a local median of 35,997, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. The measure that sets Daviess County, IN apart most is median home price: $245,191, 170% above the local median of $90,926.
The counties themselves spread $120,885 on median home price, so Daviess County, IN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Daviess County, IN has the highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County, IN | 33,658 | $69,555 #2/4 | $245,191 #1/4 | 16.3 min #2/4 |
| Knox County, IN | 35,997 | $61,328 | $90,926 | 15.8 min |
| Greene County, IN | 31,021 | $62,067 | $15,833 | 26.2 min |
| Dubois County, IN | 43,614 | $75,837 | $136,718 | 16.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daviess County, Indiana.
How many people live in Daviess County, Indiana?
About 33,658 people live in Daviess County, Indiana, in 11,814 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 33.2, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Daviess County, Indiana?
Averaged over its land area, Daviess County, Indiana has 77 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Daviess County, Indiana?
The median home costs 3.5 times the median household income ($245,191 against $69,555), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $846 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Daviess County, Indiana?
Unemployment in Daviess County, Indiana is only 1.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Daviess County, Indiana?
14.0% of adults in Daviess County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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