Switzerland County, Indiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Switzerland 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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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 86% of counties in Indiana
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 3 least educated counties in Indiana
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,908 | 6,845,048 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 44.3 | 188.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.68% | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.6 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,875 | 2,713,821 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Switzerland County grew by 2.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 9,908 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Switzerland County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.0% of residents. That is 2.5 points above Indiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,909 19.3% -2.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,906 19.2% -1.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,181 22.0% +2.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,821 18.4% +1.6 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 49.2% of the people living in Switzerland County and men 50.8%.
- Women 49.2% Indiana 50.4%
- Men 50.8% Indiana 49.6%
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Economy
Switzerland County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,634 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.76% | 4.54% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Switzerland County is about 6% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $450,000 | $142,738 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $758 | $1,062 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.5% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Switzerland County is about 49.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $758 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Switzerland County spend about 63 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 262 hours, about 10.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.5 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.0 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 262 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,133 | $5,455 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,180 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 502 | 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 Switzerland County is 31 minutes, longer 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
Switzerland County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 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
Switzerland County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.1% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.7% | 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).
Switzerland County, IN Compared With Nearby Counties
How Switzerland County, IN compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland County, IN | 9,908 | $67,634 #3/3 | $450,000 #1/3 | 31.5 min #3/3 |
| Dearborn County, IN | 51,094 | $83,757 | $213,461 | 30.1 min |
| Boone County, KY | 139,822 | $99,828 | $161,197 | 21.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Switzerland County, Indiana.
How big is Switzerland County, Indiana by population?
About 9,908 people live in Switzerland County, Indiana, in 3,875 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 43.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Switzerland County, Indiana mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Switzerland County, Indiana has 44 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 51% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Switzerland County, Indiana?
The median home costs 6.7 times the median household income ($450,000 against $67,634), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $758 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Switzerland County, Indiana?
Unemployment in Switzerland County, Indiana is only 4.2%, 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 Switzerland County, Indiana?
10.4% of adults in Switzerland County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 10), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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