Randolph 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 | Randolph County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,186 | 6,825,814 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 53.4 | 187.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.56% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.4 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,182 | 2,676,823 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Randolph County declined by 5.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,425 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Randolph County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Randolph County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,093 | $70,132 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.28% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Randolph County is about 13% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Randolph County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $113,104 | $140,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $740 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.5% | 70.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Randolph County is about 12.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $740 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Randolph County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Randolph County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 42.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,326 | $5,430 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,143 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 647 | 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 Randolph County is about the same as 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
Randolph County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Randolph County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 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
Randolph County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Randolph County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.6% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.4% | 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 Randolph County, Indiana.
What is the population of Randolph County, Indiana?
The population of Randolph County, Indiana is 24,186, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Randolph County, Indiana?
The population density of Randolph County, Indiana is 53.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Randolph County, Indiana?
The median household income in Randolph County, Indiana is $61,093, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Randolph County, Indiana?
The median home price in Randolph County, Indiana is $113,104, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Randolph County, Indiana?
The unemployment rate in Randolph County, Indiana is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.