Steuben County, IN

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2021 Population

34,379

0.613% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.6

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

10.3%

3.98% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$61,698

4.74% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$162,800

5.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

16,593

2.69% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Steuben County, IN had a population of 34.4k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $61,698. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Steuben County, IN declined from 34,591 to 34,379, a −0.613% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,905 to $61,698, a 4.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Steuben County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.82%), White (Hispanic) (1.76%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.4%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.657%).

None of the households in Steuben County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Steuben County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Steuben County, IN are Trine University (551 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Steuben County, IN was $162,800, and the homeownership rate was 79.3%.

Most people in Steuben County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Steuben County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Steuben County, IN borders DeKalb County, IN, LaGrange County, IN, Noble County, IN, Branch County, MI, Hillsdale County, MI, and Williams County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Steuben County, IN is home to a population of 34.4k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.27% of Steuben County, IN residents were born outside of the country (436 people).

In 2021, there were 51.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.1k people) in Steuben County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 624 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 606 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Steuben County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Steuben County, IN was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Steuben County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Steuben County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.1k ± 56
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
624 ± 85.4
White (Hispanic)
606 ± 212

3.86%

Hispanic Population

1.33k people

3.86% of the people in Steuben County, IN are hispanic (1.33k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Steuben County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

1.27%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

436 people

1.55%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

537 people

As of 2021, 1.27% of Steuben County, IN residents (436 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Steuben County, IN was 1.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Steuben County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
731 ± 140
Gulf War (1990s)
341 ± 122
Gulf War (2001-)
285 ± 114

Steuben County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Steuben County, IN employs 16.6k people. The largest industries in Steuben County, IN are Manufacturing (4,973 people), Retail Trade (1,892 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,490 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,385), Utilities ($54,800), and Public Administration ($53,345).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.6k

2021 Value

± 823

−2.69%

1 Year decline

± 7.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Steuben County, IN declined at a rate of −2.69%, from 17.1k employees to 16.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Steuben County, IN, are Production Occupations (2,723 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,705 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,664 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Steuben County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.6k

2021 Value

± 823

−2.69%

1 Year decline

± 7.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Steuben County, IN declined at a rate of −2.69%, from 17.1k employees to 16.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Steuben County, IN, are Manufacturing (4,973 people), Retail Trade (1,892 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,490 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Steuben County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Steuben County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,629

Median earning men ± $2,815

$29,786

Median earning women ± $2,437

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,450), Information ($61,146), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,905).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,281), Public Administration ($53,320), and Construction ($39,107).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

397
Manufacturing
251
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
224
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$868k
Manufacturing
$66.4k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$63.4k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Steuben County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 70.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.93%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.93%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Steuben County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Steuben County, IN awarded 551 degrees. The student population of Steuben County, IN in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 2,072 male students and 1,952 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Steuben County, IN are White (460 and 86%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23 and 4.3%), Two or More Races (21 and 3.93%), and Black or African American (13 and 2.43%).

The largest universities in Steuben County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Trine University (551 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Steuben County, IN are Kinesiology & Exercise Science (54 and 9.8%), CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology (49 and 8.89%), and General Biological Sciences (34 and 6.17%).

The median tuition cost in Steuben County, IN for private four year colleges is $33,650.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Steuben County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,024 (51.5% men and 48.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,024 students enrolled in Steuben County, IN, 51.5% men and 48.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,193 records, of which 47.4% were women and 52.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
34 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
54 degree-majors awarded
CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology
49 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Steuben County, IN was General Biological Sciences with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Steuben County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Trine University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

551 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Trine University with 551 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 318 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Steuben County, IN, which is 1.36 times more than the 233 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 460 degrees mean that there were 20 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 23 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,650) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($530) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Steuben County, IN was $162,800 in 2021, which is 0.665 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $154,300 to $162,800, a 5.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Steuben County, IN is 79.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Steuben County, IN have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Steuben County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Steuben County, IN is $61,698. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Steuben County, IN was Census Tract 9711 with a value of $79,344, followed by Census Tract 9715 and Census Tract 9716, with respective values of $74,821 and $68,938.

In 2022, 8.72% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Steuben County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.08%.

Housing

Property

$162,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,822

$10,861

Median Property Taxes

±$614

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Steuben County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Steuben County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.3%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.3% of the housing units in Steuben County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Steuben County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9711
Census Tract 9715
Census Tract 9716

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Steuben County, IN was Census Tract 9711 with a value of $79,344, followed by Census Tract 9715 and Census Tract 9716, with respective values of $74,821 and $68,938.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Steuben County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,698

Median Household Income

± $3,370

13.7k

Number of Households

± 714

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.7k households in Steuben County, IN grew to $61,698 from the previous year's value of $58,905.

The following chart displays the households in Steuben County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Steuben County, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (9.22%)
Worked At Home (3.91%)

In 2021, 82.5% of workers in Steuben County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.22%) and those who worked at home (3.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Steuben County, IN have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in Steuben County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Steuben County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Steuben County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Steuben County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 8.72% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Steuben County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.08%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Steuben County, IN (3.38k out of 32.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Steuben County, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.4% of the children was living in poverty in Steuben County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 69.8 in Steuben County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.59 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.9% of the population of Steuben County, IN has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Steuben County, IN see 3844 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.026% increase from the previous year (3843 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2177 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1201 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,844 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Steuben County, IN

Primary care physicians in Steuben County, IN see an average of 3,844 patients per year. This represents a 0.026% increase from the previous year (3,843 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Steuben County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.06%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Steuben County, IN declined by 16.9% from 7.29% to 6.06%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Steuben County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.6 in Steuben County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Steuben County, IN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.7% in Steuben County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Steuben County, IN.

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