Sullivan County Summary

Life in Sullivan County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sullivan County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sullivan County:

  • The population in Sullivan County is 20,791.

  • The median home value in Sullivan County is $138,345.

  • The median income in Sullivan County is $54,556.

  • The median rent in Sullivan County is $797.

  • The unemployment rate in Sullivan County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Sullivan County is 12.2%.

  • The average high in Sullivan County is 72.2° and there are 108.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sullivan County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sullivan County

Sullivan, IN Population 4,243

Shelburn, IN Population 1,278

Farmersburg, IN Population 1,224

Hymera, IN Population 952

Dugger, IN Population 788

Carlisle, IN Population 500

Merom, IN Population 178

Map Of Sullivan County

Sullivan County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Sullivan County is 72.2°.

  • There are 81.53 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 108.4 inches of rain each year with 5.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:56 hours of sun each day in Sullivan County.

StatSullivan County
Mean High72.2
Nice Days81.53
Rainfall108.4
Snowfall5.6
Sunny_hours4:56
72.2°
Average High
108.4
Inches of Rain

Sullivan County Photos

Court Street In Downtown Sullivan
Source: Public Domain
Sullivan County Courthouse In Indianac Southwestern Angle
Source: Public Domain

Sullivan County Demographics

Population over time in Sullivan County

The current population in Sullivan County is 20,791. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 20,814 0.8%
2021 20,647 -0.4%
2020 20,730 -

Gender in Sullivan County

  • Sullivan County is 46.4% female with 9,651 female residents.

  • Sullivan County is 53.6% male with 11,140 male residents.

Female
46.4% (9,651)
Male
53.6% (11,140)
Gender Sullivan County IN USA
Female 46.4% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 53.6% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Sullivan County

Sullivan County is:

  • 90.9% White with 18,895 White residents.

  • 3.6% African American with 750 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 23 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 106 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 643 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 374 Hispanic residents.

White
90.9% (18,895)
African American
3.6% (750)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (23)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (106)
Two Or More
3.1% (643)
Hispanic
1.8% (374)

Table: Sullivan County By Race

Race Sullivan County IN USA
White 90.9% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 3.6% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Sullivan County, Indiana

  • 4.5% of households in Sullivan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Sullivan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Sullivan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Sullivan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Sullivan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.6% of households in Sullivan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Sullivan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Sullivan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Sullivan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Sullivan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (935)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (838)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (2,154)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (1,769)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.8% (3,484)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.6% (4,083)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (2,907)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (3,187)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (809)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (620)
Income Sullivan County IN USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.8% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.6% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sullivan County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Sullivan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Sullivan County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Sullivan County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Sullivan County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Sullivan County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Sullivan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Sullivan County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Sullivan County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Sullivan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (831)
9-12th Grade
8% (1,663)
High School / GED
42% (8,732)
Some College
19% (3,950)
Associate's Degree
14% (2,910)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,871)
Master's Degree
4% (831)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Sullivan County IN USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 42% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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