Sullivan is a city located in Sullivan County Indiana. Sullivan has a 2024 population of 4,211. It is also the county seat of Sullivan County. Sullivan is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,258 in 2020.
The average household income in Sullivan is $53,223 with a poverty rate of 18.04%. The median age in Sullivan is 34.5 years: 28.7 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sullivan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,042 | 95.26% |
| Two or more races | 153 | 3.61% |
| Other race | 43 | 1.01% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,767 | 2.36 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Married | 702 | 3.05 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 606 | 1.21 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 378 | 2.77 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Male | 81 | 3.09 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
64.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 5.27% |
| Associates Degree | 329 | 12.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 238 | 8.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 3.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,240 | 45.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 1.26% |
| Some College | 629 | 23.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,622 | 2,446 | 322 |
| Other Race | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,156 | $50,224 | $41,172 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,081 | $31,667 | $22,285 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,815 | $31,811 | $31,845 |
| Some College | $28,848 | $28,026 | $33,456 |
$31,815
Average Earnings
$31,811
Average Male
$31,845
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.29% of Sullivan residents speak only English, while 0.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,940 | 669 | 16.98% |
| Multiple | 153 | 77 | 50.33% |
18.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.56%
Male Poverty Rate
19.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sullivan is Multiple, with 50.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sullivan is White, with 16.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.58% |
| High School | 16.61% |
| Some College | 13.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.14% |
| Male Employed | 8.1% |
| Female Employed | 6.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,405 | $60,222 |
| Households | $44,227 | $53,223 |
| Married Families | $72,391 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,183 | $33,412 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
213
Number of Veterans
157
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 140 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 6.52% |
| Other Race | 14 | 32.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.67%
Born in Sullivan
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Sullivan residents were born in the United States, with 71.67% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,152 | -12 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 4,164 | -12 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 4,176 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 4,187 | -12 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 4,199 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 4,211 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 4,223 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 4,234 | -21 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 4,255 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 4,258 | 167 | 4.08% |
| 2019 | 4,091 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 4,085 | 14 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 4,071 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 4,073 | -35 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 4,108 | -24 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 4,132 | -28 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 4,160 | -23 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 4,183 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 4,178 | -37 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 4,215 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,617 | -46 | -0.99% |
| 1990 | 4,663 | -111 | -2.33% |
| 1980 | 4,774 | 91 | 1.94% |
| 1970 | 4,683 | -296 | -5.94% |
| 1960 | 4,979 | -444 | -8.19% |
| 1950 | 5,423 | 346 | 6.82% |
| 1940 | 5,077 | -229 | -4.32% |
| 1930 | 5,306 | 817 | 18.2% |
| 1920 | 4,489 | 374 | 9.09% |
| 1910 | 4,115 | 997 | 31.98% |
| 1900 | 3,118 | -1,034 | -24.9% |