Jennings County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jennings County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18079
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 376.60 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 378.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.996229
- Longitude
- -85.628103
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,274
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,923
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,505 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 768 | 2.8% |
| White | 25,767 | 94.5% |
| Black | 97 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 205 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,546 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 380 | 1.8% |
| White | 20,057 | 95.9% |
| Black | 100 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 196 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 144 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,562
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,340
- Poverty Rate
- 12.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,371
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,744 | 93.4% |
| Black | 96 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,961
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,250 | 19.2% |
| Republican | 6,441 | 38.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,065 | 41.7% |
| Other | 205 | 1.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,403 | 49.5% |
| Female | 8,557 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,285 | 90.1% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 1.4% |
| Black | 18 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,964
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,234 | 47.3% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 22.9% |
| Black | 4 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 27 | 51.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,048 | 48.2% |
| Female | 3,916 | 45.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,631 (34.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,823 (14.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,731
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $150,887
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,009
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.7%
- Work From Home
- 4.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.