Dubois County, Indiana: commercial real estate data.
Dubois County, Indiana had an estimated 43,629 residents on July 1, 2024, down 0.0 percent since the 2020 census base of 43,630, across 427 square miles. County output reached $3.82 bn in 2024, 1,313 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 23 7(a) approvals worth $6.9 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Dubois County
How many people live in Dubois County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202443,614
- Households17,574
- Average household size2.48
- Median household income$75,979
- Median age40.3
- Median gross rent$834 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$230,100
- Home value to household income3.0 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income13.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher25.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree7.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over29,878
- Population under 1810,582
- Share under 1824.3 percent
- Population 65 and over8,184
- Share 65 and over18.8 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6424,848
- Civilian labor force22,851
- Unemployment rate2.3 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over69.2 percent
- Rank by population among Indiana counties36th of 92
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1134th of 3,222
Dubois County is the 36th largest of 92 Indiana counties by population. A median home costs 3.0 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 24.3 percent against 18.8 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Dubois County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202443,629
- Census 2020 base population43,630
- Population change since the 2020 census base0.00 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-49
- Births, 2024483
- Deaths, 2024511
- Natural change, 2024-28
- Net domestic migration, 2024-190
- Net international migration, 2024171
- Total net migration, 2024-19
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-327
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1819th of 3,144
The county has grown 0.00 percent since the 2020 census base. The population fell in 2024 from both sources: deaths exceeded births and more people left than moved in.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Dubois County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving827
- People arriving, from those returns1,470
- Tax returns filed by households leaving839
- Net household movement-12
- Adjusted gross income arriving$45.7 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-3.8 m
- Average income of an arriving household$55,318
- Average income of a leaving household$59,037
- Largest single originSpencer County (54 households)
- Largest single destinationSpencer County (81 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County | 54 | 87 | $3.0 m |
| Pike County | 49 | 101 | $2.6 m |
| Vanderburgh County | 45 | 76 | $2.1 m |
| Daviess County | 42 | 75 | $1.7 m |
| Orange County | 42 | 81 | $2.0 m |
| Martin County | 35 | 55 | $1.5 m |
| Marion County | 27 | 41 | $1.7 m |
| Perry County | 25 | 36 | $848,000 |
Households arriving report $3,719 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Spencer County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Dubois County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$3.82 bn
- County GDP, 2023$3.56 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20247.4 percent
- GDP change over five years36.2 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Indiana areas BEA publishes26th of 92
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes841st of 3,127
- GDP per resident$87,577
Output grew 7.4 percent in the latest year and 36.2 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Dubois County
- Covered employment, annual average27,983
- Establishments reporting1,392
- Average annual pay$53,733
- Average weekly wage$1,033
- Manufacturing, employment10,728
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$59,287
- Health care and social assistance, employment3,403
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$61,735
- Retail trade, employment3,011
- Retail trade, average annual pay$35,919
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,786
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$19,929
- Wholesale trade, employment1,401
- Construction, employment1,106
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10,728 | 104 | $59,287 |
| Health care and social assistance | 3,403 | 133 | $61,735 |
| Retail trade | 3,011 | 204 | $35,919 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,786 | 118 | $19,929 |
| Wholesale trade | 1,401 | 82 | $72,213 |
| Construction | 1,106 | 158 | $64,255 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 614 | 56 | $62,904 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 596 | 99 | $69,023 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 10,728 jobs, 38.3 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Dubois County?
- Establishments, all industries1,313
- Employment at those establishments28,700
- Annual payroll$1.52 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents30.1
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Dubois County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024197
- Declared construction value permitted$26.4 m
- Single family units authorized175
- Multifamily units authorized22
- Multifamily share of units11.2 percent
- Average declared value per unit$134,173
- Units authorized per 1,000 households11.2
Single-family homes are 88.8 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Dubois County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded23
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$6.9 m
- Average 7(a) approval$298,591
- Median 7(a) approval$150,000
- 10th percentile approval$30,000
- 90th percentile approval$559,440
- Largest single approval$2,476,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)326
- Jobs per approval14.2
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active14
- Distinct industries receiving approvals15
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer13.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms3
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter18
- Franchise loans3
- Franchise share of approvals13.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countFull-Service Restaurants (4)
- Most active lenderSprings Valley Bank & Trust Company (4)
- 504 approvals recorded10
- 504 gross approval dollars$8.5 m
- Average 504 approval$847,200
- Median 504 approval$645,500
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval5.4
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved6.4
- Most active CDCIndiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation (7)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$15.3 m
The average approval of $298,591 sits well above the median of $150,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 13.0 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Dubois County
Do SBA loans in Dubois County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded4
- Paid in full4
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure15
- Status: Paid in full4
- Status: Cancelled3
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 4 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Dubois County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Jasper, approvals15
- Huntingburg, approvals3
- Ferdinand, approvals2
- Evansville, approvals1
- Celestine, approvals1
- Holland, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 15 | $5,736,900 |
| Huntingburg | 3 | $500,000 |
| Ferdinand | 2 | $390,000 |
| Evansville | 1 | $150,000 |
| Celestine | 1 | $70,700 |
| Holland | 1 | $20,000 |
Jasper accounts for 15 approvals against 3 in Huntingburg. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Dubois County?
- Land area427 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Indiana counties27th of 92
- Width, east to west21.4 mi
- Height, north to south22.3 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary8
- Residents per square mile of land102
- Establishments per square mile3.07
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Dubois County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Dubois County, unincorporated areasNot participating, community 180054
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book4
- Of those, participating in the NFIP3
- NFIP participation rate75.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Dubois County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Dubois County (community 180054), does not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Dubois County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 75.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202443,614
- Households17,574
- Average household size2.48
- Median household income$75,979
- Median age40.3
Common questions
Dubois County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Dubois County, Indiana?
The Census Bureau estimates 43,629 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 43,614, in 17,574 households, ranking 36th of 92 Indiana counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Dubois County's population growing?
The population has grown 0.00 percent since the 2020 census base of 43,630, to 43,629 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 483 births against 511 deaths, with net migration of -19. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Dubois County?
$75,979. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $230,100, which is 3.0 times income, and median gross rent is $834 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Dubois County?
1,313 establishments, employing 28,700 people with an annual payroll of $1.52 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Dubois County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 10,728 jobs, 38.3 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 27,983 jobs at an average annual pay of $53,733, or $1,033 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Dubois County?
23 7(a) approvals totaling $6.9 m since FY2020, across 14 lenders, with a median approval of $150,000, plus 10 504 approvals worth $8.5 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Dubois County?
197 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $26.4 m. Multifamily was 11.2 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Dubois County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Dubois County come from?
The largest single origin is Spencer County, with 54 households. Arriving households report an average income of $55,318 against $59,037 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Dubois County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Dubois County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Dubois.
12 Census places lie wholly or partly in Dubois County. All 12 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | city | 15,991 | 15 | Wholly in this county |
| Huntingburg | city | 6,396 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Ferdinand | town | 2,351 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Holland | town | 613 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Dubois | CDP | 439 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Celestine | CDP | 422 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Haysville | CDP | 267 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Birdseye | town | 263 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| St. Anthony | CDP | 203 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Bretzville | CDP | 172 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Ireland | CDP | 153 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Schnellville | CDP | 95 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 1 of the county's 23 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Dubois County, the largest being Evansville (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.