Here we grow!

The Evansville Region is Growing Again

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Good news is on the horizon, and it comes straight from the most recent U.S. Census population estimates: the Evansville Region isn’t just holding steady, we’re growing again. 

Since 2020, our four-county region has added 2,249 new residents, even as many mid-sized communities across the country face stagnation or decline. This growth isn’t accidental. It’s the result of intentional investment in our community! 

Regional Growth Snapshot

Here’s how the numbers stack up across our four counties:

- Warrick County is leading the charge with a 3.8% population increase—the region’s strongest by far. Its attractive quality of life, new housing developments, and proximity to Evansville’s job centers make it a natural draw.

- Gibson County has rebounded in 2024 after a few years of decline, showing a positive 0.36% growth rate. This may be an early sign of industrial and housing opportunities taking root.

- Vanderburgh County, the region’s anchor, has kept its footing with a net gain of 270 residents over five years. After minor dips in 2021 and 2022, growth has resumed since 2023, with 662 new residents added since talent attraction campaigns began.

- Posey County has remained relatively flat overall, with a marginal total decline since 2020. But even here, 2024 shows a small bounce-back—a hopeful sign for the years ahead.
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Growth Matters

Every new resident represents more than just population growth. It’s a family choosing to put down roots, a young professional launching their career, or a retiree staying close to loved ones. Growth like this fuels our economy, strengthens neighborhoods, and reinforces what we already know: the Evansville Region is a place where people want to belong.

No Signs of Slowing Down

Our momentum is getting stronger. Through the Evansville Region’s current talent attraction program, Belong Here, we’re inviting remote workers from across the country to discover what makes life here so fulfilling. Is it the affordability and ability to own a home? Maybe it's the opportunity to be a part of our community and connect with others.

Each new resident who chooses the Evansville Region helps us continue this upward trend and write the next chapter of our growth story.

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