Switzerland County Summary

Life in Switzerland County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Switzerland 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 Switzerland County:

  • The population in Switzerland County is 9,914.

  • The median home value in Switzerland County is $242,335.

  • The median income in Switzerland County is $65,148.

  • The median rent in Switzerland County is $720.

  • The unemployment rate in Switzerland County is 4.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Switzerland County is 11.1%.

  • The average high in Switzerland County is 71.5° and there are 111.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Switzerland County

List Of Cities & Towns in Switzerland County

Vevay, IN Population 2,087

East Enterprise, IN Population 179

Patriot, IN Population 176

Florence, IN Population 50

Map Of Switzerland County

Switzerland County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Switzerland County is 71.5°.

  • There are 83.51 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 111.6 inches of rain each year with 6.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:43 hours of sun each day in Switzerland County.

StatSwitzerland County
Mean High71.5
Nice Days83.51
Rainfall111.6
Snowfall6.1
Sunny Hours4:43
71.5°
Average High
111.6
Inches of Rain

Switzerland County Demographics

Population over time in Switzerland County

The current population in Switzerland County is 9,914. The population has decreased -7.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 9,870 -8.0%
2022 10,727 0.4%
2021 10,685 -

Gender in Switzerland County

  • Switzerland County is 49.2% female with 4,876 female residents.

  • Switzerland County is 50.8% male with 5,038 male residents.

Female
49.2% (4,876)
Male
50.8% (5,038)
Gender Switzerland County IN USA
Female 49.2% 50.4% 50.5%
Male 50.8% 49.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Switzerland County

Switzerland County is:

  • 94.6% White with 9,381 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 28 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 101 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 36 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 269 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.0% Hispanic with 95 Hispanic residents.

White
94.6% (9,381)
African American
0.3% (28)
American Indian
0.0% (4)
Asian
1.0% (101)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (36)
Two Or More
2.7% (269)
Hispanic
1.0% (95)

Table: Switzerland County By Race

Race Switzerland County IN USA
White 94.6% 76.1% 58.2%
African American 0.3% 9.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 1.0% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.0% 8.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Switzerland County, Indiana

  • 3.6% of households in Switzerland County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Switzerland County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Switzerland County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Switzerland County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Switzerland County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.6% of households in Switzerland County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Switzerland County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Switzerland County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Switzerland County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Switzerland County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.6% (353)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (435)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.1% (699)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (864)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.0% (1,188)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.6% (2,236)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.4% (1,628)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (1,493)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.2% (518)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (496)
Income Switzerland County IN USA
Less than $10,000 3.6% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.1% 7.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 7.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.0% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.6% 17.9% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.4% 13.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 7.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 7.6% 12.6%

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Switzerland County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Switzerland County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 47.0% of adults in Switzerland County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Switzerland County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Switzerland County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Switzerland County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Switzerland County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
7% (693)
9-12th Grade
11% (1,090)
High School / GED
47% (4,659)
Some College
18% (1,784)
Associate's Degree
8% (793)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (693)
Master's Degree
2% (198)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Switzerland County IN USA
< 9th Grade 7% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 11% 6% 6%
High School / GED 47% 33% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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