Indiana

Vanderburgh

180,136
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Vanderburgh

Vanderburgh, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 1,798. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 180,136.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Angel Mounds Fortification, Angel Mounds Palisade Defense, Angel Mounds Fortified Town, and 97 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020180,136
2010179,703
2000171,922
1990165,058
1980167,515
1970168,772
1960165,794
1950160,422
1940130,783
1930113,320
192092,293
191077,438
190071,769
189059,809
188042,193
187033,145
186020,552
185011,414
18406,250
18302,611
18201,798
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Vanderburgh

Military engagements that took place in Vanderburgh, Indiana.

Angel Mounds Fortification
1100
Angel Mounds Palisade Defense
1100
Angel Mounds Fortified Town
1200
Angel Mounds Conflict Evidence
1200
Angel Mounds Fortification and Raid Evidence
1300

Historic places in Vanderburgh

National Register of Historic Places listings in Vanderburgh, Indiana.

Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse
Evansville
Eagles Home (Additional Documentation)
Evansville
USS LST 325 (tank landing ship)
Evansville
Lincolnshire Historic District
Evansville
General Cigar Company
Evansville
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum
Evansville
Bernardin-Johnson House
Evansville
Citizens National Bank (Additional Documentation)
Evansville
Central Library (Additional Documentation)
Evansville
Evansville Municipal Market
Evansville
Former Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Residence
Evansville
Mead Johnson River-Rail-Truck Terminal and Warehouse
Evansville
McCurdy Hotel (Additional Documentation)
Evansville
Oak Hill Cemetery
Evansville
Sunset Park Pavilion
Evansville
Angel Mounds
Evansville
Willard Library
Evansville
Carpenter, Willard, House
Evansville
Reitz, John Augustus, House
Evansville
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Evansville
Victory Theater and Hotel Sonntag (Additional Documentation)
Evansville
McCurdy Building (Sears, Roebuck and Company Building)
Evansville
Riverside Historic District
Evansville
Alhambra Theatorium
Evansville
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Native Heritage
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Frequently asked about Vanderburgh

When does Vanderburgh first appear in the US census?
Vanderburgh, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 1,798.
What is the population of Vanderburgh?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Vanderburgh had a recorded population of 180,136.
Were any battles fought in Vanderburgh?
5 documented military engagements took place in Vanderburgh, including Angel Mounds Fortification, Angel Mounds Palisade Defense, Angel Mounds Fortified Town.
How many historic places are in Vanderburgh?
97 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Vanderburgh, Indiana.
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