Vigo County Public RecordsIndiana

Vigo County, IN, is served by the Vigo County School Corporation, operating 18 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. The high school graduation rate is about 89%, while 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Average SAT scores hover around 970. Programs include AP courses, dual credit, and robust vocational training. School safety measures and resource officer presence are priorities. Adult education is offered via Ivy Tech and Indiana State University, providing GED and workforce development opportunities. Public and private partnerships strengthen overall educational resources.

As of 2023, Vigo County, IN has an employment rate of approximately 57.4%. Major industries include Health Care & Social Assistance (19.8%), Educational Services (15.4%), and Manufacturing (13.1%). Leading occupations are in office & administrative support (14.5%), sales (9.9%), and production (9.3%). The mean commute time is 19.4 minutes, with about 80% driving alone to work. Terre Haute is the primary employment center, with many residents commuting within the county or to adjacent counties for work.

Vigo County, IN, has a homeownership rate of about 65%, with median home values near $120,000 in 2023. The median gross rent is around $850 monthly. Property values have risen modestly, up roughly 4% year-over-year. Housing mainly consists of single-family homes and some apartment complexes. Notable neighborhoods in Terre Haute, the county seat, include Farrington’s Grove and Twelve Points. Property tax rates average 0.85% of home value, keeping taxes fairly affordable. The market offers a mix of older and newer homes across suburban and urban areas, appealing to diverse residents.

Vigo County, IN, reported a crime rate higher than the national average. In 2022, the total crime rate in Terre Haute (the county seat) was approximately 4,552 incidents per 100,000 residents, with property crime (3,964 per 100,000) being prevalent. Violent crime stood at 588 per 100,000, compared to the U.S. average of 388. Local law enforcement emphasizes community policing and encourages residents to report suspicious activities; ongoing safety initiatives aim to reduce these rates. Accurate, timely crime statistics are available through the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office annual reports and FBI UCR data.

Vigo County, IN has a 2023 estimated population of 105,365. The median age is 37.6 years. About 48.8% are male and 51.2% female. Racially, the county is 83.2% White, 7.9% Black or African American, 2.1% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 4.2% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.

Vigo County, IN had 71,563 registered voters in 2023. Elections include general, primary, and special elections, with polling at 18 convenient vote centers. In the 2020 presidential election, Vigo County cast 43,675 votes, favoring Donald Trump (56.3%) over Joe Biden (41.6%). Key issues center on education funding and economic development. The Vigo County Election Board administers elections, ensuring compliance and transparency. Both Republican and Democratic parties have strong local presence, with recent elections showing slightly Republican-leaning results. Voter registration requires Indiana residency and a valid photo ID.