Indiana

Vigo

106,153
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Vigo

Vigo, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 3,390. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 106,153.

Its recorded population peaked at 114,528 in 1970, and has since declined by roughly 7 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Siege of Fort Harrison, Battle of Fort Harrison, and 53 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020106,153
2010107,848
2000105,848
1990106,107
1980112,385
1970114,528
1960108,458
1950105,160
194099,709
193098,861
1920100,212
191087,930
190062,035
189050,195
188045,658
187033,549
186022,517
185015,289
184012,076
18305,766
18203,390
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Vigo

Military engagements that took place in Vigo, Indiana.

Siege of Fort Harrison
1812
Battle of Fort Harrison
1812

Historic places in Vigo

National Register of Historic Places listings in Vigo, Indiana.

Wabash Avenue East Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Terre Haute
Wabash Avenue-East Historic District
Terre Haute
Dresser, Paul, Birthplace
Terre Haute
Ohio Boulevard-Demming Park Historic District
Terre Haute
Wilson, Woodrow, Junior High School
Terre Haute
Greenwood Elementary School
Terre Haute
Debs, Eugene V., House
Terre Haute
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Terre Haute
Senour, Frank, Round Barn
Blackhawk
Condit House
Terre Haute
Citizens' Trust Company Building
Terre Haute
Vigo County Courthouse
Terre Haute
First Congregational Church
Terre Haute
Vigo County Home for Dependent Children
Terre Haute
Williams-Warren-Zimmerman House
Terre Haute
Wabash Avenue-East Historic District (Boundary Increase and Decrease)
Terre Haute
Markle House and Mill Site
North Terre Haute
Washington, Booker T., School
Terre Haute
Collett Park Neighborhood Historic District
Terre Haute
Twelve Points Historic District
Terre Haute
Collett Park
Terre Haute
Hippodrome Theatre
Terre Haute
Terminal Arcade
Terre Haute
Wabash Avenue-West Historic District
Terre Haute
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Frequently asked about Vigo

When does Vigo first appear in the US census?
Vigo, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 3,390.
What is the population of Vigo?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Vigo had a recorded population of 106,153.
When did Vigo's population peak?
Vigo's recorded population peaked at 114,528 in 1970.
Were any battles fought in Vigo?
2 documented military engagements took place in Vigo, including Siege of Fort Harrison, Battle of Fort Harrison.
How many historic places are in Vigo?
53 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Vigo, Indiana.
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