ECONOMIC CAPACITY

Vanderburgh County Unemployment Rate

Since peak unemployment in 2010, the rate has dropped to a very healthy 3.2%, following national trends.

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$49,522/YR

is considered a "living wage" for a family of four

$36,956/YR

is the area median income for Evansville households

$24,622/YR

is what a family living in poverty might make in a year

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25% of Evansville residents live in poverty.

That's about 27,000 people. The national poverty rate is 12.3%. Most of Evansville's poverty is concentrated within neighborhoods close to the urban core.

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40% of Evansville residents live paycheck to paycheck.

This means that while their basic expenses are covered, they can't afford to save money, and one unexpected expense (like a medical bill or automotive repair) could threaten their financial stability.

10.3% of Evansville households earn less than $10,000 per year.

89.9%

of Vanderburgh County adults have a high school diploma or higher (age 25 & up)

20.7%

of Vanderburgh County adults have a bachelor's degree or higher (age 25 & up)