Vincennes is a city located in Knox County Indiana. Vincennes has a 2024 population of 16,534. It is also the county seat of Knox County. Vincennes is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,750 in 2020.
The average household income in Vincennes is $66,604 with a poverty rate of 19.99%. The median age in Vincennes is 37.1 years: 35.2 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vincennes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,454 | 86.47% |
| Two or more races | 860 | 5.15% |
| Black or African American | 790 | 4.73% |
| Asian | 281 | 1.68% |
| Other race | 279 | 1.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,173 | 2.14 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 3,073 | 1.2 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Married | 2,736 | 2.94 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Female | 776 | 2.8 | 21.9 | 78.1 |
| Male | 588 | 2.46 | 24 | 76 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
46.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,107 | 10.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,443 | 13.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,104 | 10.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 521 | 4.87% |
| High School Graduate | 3,869 | 36.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 616 | 5.75% |
| Some College | 2,049 | 19.13% |
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 | 9,378 | 7,910 | 1,480 |
| Black | 503 | 432 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 399 | 386 | 93 |
| Hispanic | 354 | 259 | 24 |
| Asian | 113 | 83 | 18 |
| Other Race | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Islander | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,903 | $61,548 | $60,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,417 | $53,043 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,802 | $38,725 | $24,632 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,841 | $32,744 | $23,278 |
| Overall | $37,311 | $39,809 | $32,633 |
| Some College | $38,972 | $41,190 | $36,322 |
$37,311
Average Earnings
$39,809
Average Male
$32,633
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.51% of Vincennes residents speak only English, while 7.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,977 | 2,353 | 18.13% |
| Hispanic | 756 | 482 | 63.76% |
| Other | 263 | 200 | 76.05% |
| Multiple | 826 | 161 | 19.49% |
| Black | 637 | 109 | 17.11% |
| Asian | 212 | 7 | 3.3% |
19.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.23%
Male Poverty Rate
25.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vincennes is Other, with 76.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vincennes is Asian, with 3.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.07% |
| High School | 16.19% |
| Some College | 12.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.11% |
| Female Employed | 16.71% |
| Male Employed | 8.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,374 | $78,304 |
| Households | $47,376 | $66,604 |
| Married Families | $77,028 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,954 | $47,368 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
844
Number of Veterans
789
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 334 |
| First Gulf War | 235 |
| Second Gulf War | 149 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 227 |
| 65 to 74 | 220 |
| 55 to 64 | 206 |
| 35 to 54 | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 77 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 774 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 14.19% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 7.9% |
| Black | 27 | 3.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
70.97%
Born in Vincennes
96.32%
Native Born
3.68%
Foreign Born
3.19%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
96.32% of Vincennes residents were born in the United States, with 70.97% having been born in Indiana. 3.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,264 | -54 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 16,318 | -54 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 16,372 | -54 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 16,426 | -54 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 16,480 | -54 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 16,534 | -54 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 16,588 | 59 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 16,529 | -76 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 16,605 | -145 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 16,750 | -120 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 16,870 | -38 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 16,908 | -384 | -2.22% |
| 2017 | 17,292 | -299 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 17,591 | -334 | -1.86% |
| 2015 | 17,925 | -204 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 18,129 | -28 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 18,157 | 72 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 18,085 | -339 | -1.84% |
| 2011 | 18,424 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 18,393 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,701 | -1,158 | -5.83% |
| 1990 | 19,859 | -998 | -4.78% |
| 1980 | 20,857 | 990 | 4.98% |
| 1970 | 19,867 | 1,821 | 10.09% |
| 1960 | 18,046 | -785 | -4.17% |
| 1950 | 18,831 | 603 | 3.31% |
| 1940 | 18,228 | 664 | 3.78% |
| 1930 | 17,564 | 404 | 2.35% |
| 1920 | 17,160 | 2,265 | 15.21% |
| 1910 | 14,895 | 4,646 | 45.33% |
| 1900 | 10,249 | 1,396 | 15.77% |
| 1890 | 8,853 | 1,173 | 15.27% |
| 1880 | 7,680 | 2,240 | 41.18% |
| 1870 | 5,440 | 1,480 | 37.37% |
| 1860 | 3,960 | -12,304 | -75.65% |