Switzerland 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 | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,586 | 6,825,814 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 47.4 | 187.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.77% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.4 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,895 | 2,676,823 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Switzerland County grew by 2.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 9,910 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $65,440 | $70,132 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.10% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Switzerland County is about 7% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $450,000 | $140,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $720 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.8% | 70.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Switzerland County is about 52.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $720 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 261 hours, about 10.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Switzerland County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.3 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.6 | 42.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 261 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,092 | $5,430 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| 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 (15.3 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 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 | 2.52 | 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
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Switzerland County, Indiana.
What is the population of Switzerland County, Indiana?
The population of Switzerland County, Indiana is 10,586, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Switzerland County, Indiana?
The population density of Switzerland County, Indiana is 47.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Switzerland County, Indiana?
The median household income in Switzerland County, Indiana is $65,440, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Switzerland County, Indiana?
The median home price in Switzerland County, Indiana is $450,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Switzerland County, Indiana?
The unemployment rate in Switzerland County, Indiana is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.