Hamilton County, IN

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2019 Population

338,011

2.4% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

37.4

0.796% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

4.58%

3.25% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$105,062

4.84% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$291,500

4.07% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

180,528

2.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Hamilton County, IN had a population of 338k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $105,062. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Hamilton County, IN grew from 330,086 to 338,011, a 2.4% increase and its median household income grew from $100,209 to $105,062, a 4.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hamilton County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), White (Hispanic) (2.77%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.15%). 0% of the households in Hamilton County, IN speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.8% of the residents in Hamilton County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hamilton County, IN are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis (201 degrees awarded in 2020), Indiana Wellness College (76 degrees), and Union Bible College (7 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Hamilton County, IN was $291,500, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%. Most people in Hamilton County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Hamilton County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Hamilton County, IN borders Boone County, IN, Clinton County, IN, Hancock County, IN, Madison County, IN, Marion County, IN, and Tipton County, IN.

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Diversity

Hamilton County, IN is home to a population of 338k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 7.73% of Hamilton County, IN residents were born outside of the country (26.1k people).

In 2014, there were 14.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (257k people) in Hamilton County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hamilton County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
257k ± 243
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
17.3k ± 916
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.4k ± 1.21k

3.78%

Hispanic Population

11.4k people

3.78% of the people in Hamilton County, IN are hispanic (11.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hamilton County, IN as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.73%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

26.1k people

7.51%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

24.8k people

As of 2019, 7.73% of Hamilton County, IN residents (26.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hamilton County, IN was 7.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hamilton County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Hamilton County, IN was 37.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Hamilton County, IN are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Hamilton County, IN residents was 38.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
96,058 ± 7,555 people
India
34,991 ± 4,581 people
China
19,593 ± 3,432 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 96,058 Indiana residents, followed by India with 34,991 and China with 19,593.

Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

95.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.8% of Hamilton County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Hamilton County, IN was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hamilton County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,312 ± 1,339
Gulf War (1990s)
3,290 ± 1,373
Vietnam
2,995 ± 939

Hamilton County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Indiana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Indiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Indiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Hamilton County, IN is $105,062. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hamilton County, IN was Census Tract 1110.01 with a value of $186,429, followed by Census Tract 1109.03 and Census Tract 1109.07, with respective values of $175,813 and $173,333.

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,041. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Hamilton County, IN employs 181k people. The largest industries in Hamilton County, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,768 people), Manufacturing (19,271 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (18,804 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($112,031), Manufacturing ($102,326), and Utilities ($100,909).

Wages

Median Household Income

$105,062

2019 value

± $6,164

4.84%

1 Year Growth

± 6.67%

Households in Hamilton County, IN have a median annual income of $105,062, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $100,209 in 2018, which represents a 4.84% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Hamilton County, IN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

$64,259

Average Male Salary in Indiana

± $1,326

$46,041

Average Female Salary in Indiana

± $990

In 2019, full-time male employees in Indiana made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Indiana

Asian
$54,580 ± $6,144
White
$49,484 ± $831
American Indian
$40,040 ± $11,837

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Indiana workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Indiana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Indiana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hamilton County, IN is from Indiana.

0.454

2019 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.448

2018 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2019, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.23% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1110.01
Census Tract 1109.03
Census Tract 1109.07

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hamilton County, IN was Census Tract 1110.01 with a value of $186,429, followed by Census Tract 1109.03 and Census Tract 1109.07, with respective values of $175,813 and $173,333.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hamilton County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.58% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hamilton County, IN (14.7k out of 321k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
11,641 ± 872
Hispanic
1,479 ± 359
Two Or More
996 ± 308

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hamilton County, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

181k

2019 Value

± 8,766

2.11%

1 Year growth

± 6.48%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hamilton County, IN grew at a rate of 2.11%, from 177k employees to 181k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hamilton County, IN, are Management Occupations (27,959 people), Sales & Related Occupations (20,731 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (17,030 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hamilton County, IN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Hamilton County, IN, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (27,959 people), Sales & Related Occupations (20,731 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (17,030 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hamilton County, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.47 times higher than expected), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.97 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.72 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Hamilton County, IN, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($111,302), Legal Occupations ($110,108), and Management Occupations ($101,695).

Industries

Employment by Industries

181k

2019 Value

± 8,766

2.11%

1 Year growth

± 6.48%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hamilton County, IN grew at a rate of 2.11%, from 177k employees to 181k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hamilton County, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,768 people), Manufacturing (19,271 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (18,804 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hamilton County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Hamilton County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Hamilton County, IN, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,768 people), Manufacturing (19,271 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (18,804 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hamilton County, IN has an unusually high number of Wholesale Trade (1.8 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.72 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.51 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Hamilton County, IN, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($112,031), Manufacturing ($102,326), and Utilities ($100,909).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $78.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($44.4B) and Base metals ($39.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$486B

2020 Value in Indiana

$897B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

84.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $486B. This is expected to increase 84.5% to $897B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$41.4B
Michigan
$40.6B
Ohio
$40B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $41.4B, followed by Michigan with $40.6B and Ohio and $40B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hamilton County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.01%). The most partisan county was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.01%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hamilton County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Indiana.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Hamilton County, IN

52.4% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Indiana

Franklin County, IN
80.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Daviess County, IN
80.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Ripley County, IN
78.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Indiana was Franklin County, IN with 80.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Indiana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Hamilton County, IN awarded 284 degrees. The student population of Hamilton County, IN is skewed towards women, with 79 male students and 415 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hamilton County, IN are Black or African American (137 and 48.2%), followed by White (118 and 41.5%), Two or More Races (13 and 4.58%), and Hispanic or Latino (8 and 2.82%).

The largest universities in Hamilton County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis (201 and 70.8%), Indiana Wellness College (76 and 26.8%), and Union Bible College (7 and 2.46%).

The most popular majors in Hamilton County, IN are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (77 and 27.1%), Massage Therapy (76 and 26.8%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (68 and 23.9%).

The median tuition cost in Hamilton County, IN for private four year colleges is $5,760.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
35 degree-majorss awarded
Massage Therapy
28 degree-majorss awarded
Barbering
15 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hamilton County, IN was General Cosmetology with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hamilton County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis
201 degrees awarded
Indiana Wellness College
76 degrees awarded
Union Bible College
7 degrees awarded

$5,760

Median Private

In 2020, the Hamilton County, IN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis with 201 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

250

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 34 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hamilton County, IN, which is 0.136 times less than the 250 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Hamilton County, IN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
137 degrees awarded
White
118 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Hamilton County, IN was Black or African American students. These 137 degrees mean that there were 1.16 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 118 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hamilton County, IN was $291,500 in 2019, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $280,100 to $291,500, a 4.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Hamilton County, IN is 77.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Hamilton County, IN have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hamilton County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$291,500

2019 Median

± $11,065

$280,100

2018 Median

± $9,640

In 2019, the median property value in Hamilton County, IN grew to to $291,500 from the previous year's value of $280,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Hamilton County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hamilton County, IN the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$105,062

Median Household Income

± $6,164

125k

Number of Households

± 6,458

In 2019, the median household income of the 125k households in Hamilton County, IN grew to $105,062 from the previous year's value of $100,209.

The following chart displays the households in Hamilton County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Hamilton County, IN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hamilton County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

77.6%

2019 Homeownership

75.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 77.6% of the housing units in Hamilton County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Hamilton County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hamilton County, IN have a similar commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Hamilton County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hamilton County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2014

Drove Alone (83.6%)
Carpooled (7.59%)
Worked At Home (7.19%)

In 2014, 83.6% of workers in Hamilton County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.59%) and those who worked at home (7.19%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hamilton County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hamilton County, IN have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

95.7% of the population of Hamilton County, IN has health coverage, with 71.6% on employee plans, 4.37% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 7.99% on non-group plans, and 0.705% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Hamilton County, IN see 688 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.85% decrease from the previous year (701 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1315 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 665 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Switzerland County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.3%). Additionally, Martin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

688 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hamilton County, IN

Primary care physicians in Hamilton County, IN see an average of 688 patients per year. This represents a 1.85% decrease from the previous year (701 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hamilton County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Indiana

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.28%

Uninsured

71.6%

Employer Coverage

4.37%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

7.99%

Non-Group

0.705%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hamilton County, IN grew by 13.2% from 3.78% to 4.28%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hamilton County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.