Connersville is a city located in Fayette County Indiana. Connersville has a 2024 population of 13,288. It is also the county seat of Fayette County. Connersville is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,326 in 2020.
The average household income in Connersville is $57,692 with a poverty rate of 23.21%. The median age in Connersville is 40.2 years: 40.5 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Connersville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,346 | 93.24% |
| Two or more races | 565 | 4.27% |
| Other race | 145 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 140 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,361 | 2.42 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Non Family | 2,313 | 1.25 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Married | 1,943 | 2.93 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Female | 784 | 4.16 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 321 | 3.53 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
60.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,121 | 12.49% |
| Associates Degree | 632 | 7.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,081 | 12.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 318 | 3.54% |
| High School Graduate | 3,723 | 41.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 580 | 6.46% |
| Some College | 1,523 | 16.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,403 | 6,896 | 1,267 |
| 2+ Races | 340 | 200 | 130 |
| Black | 130 | 130 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 66 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 53 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 39 | 25 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,048 | $69,232 | $50,793 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,269 | $53,722 | $65,500 |
| High School Graduate | $33,894 | $41,047 | $16,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,931 | $38,125 | $15,625 |
| Overall | $40,085 | $45,173 | $30,899 |
| Some College | $41,338 | $55,395 | $34,506 |
$40,085
Average Earnings
$45,173
Average Male
$30,899
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.6% of Connersville residents speak only English, while 2.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,918 | 2,752 | 23.09% |
| Hispanic | 297 | 156 | 52.53% |
| Multiple | 561 | 87 | 15.51% |
| Other | 141 | 19 | 13.48% |
| Black | 132 | 7 | 5.3% |
| Native | 39 | 3 | 7.69% |
23.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.3%
Male Poverty Rate
24.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Connersville is Hispanic, with 52.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Connersville is Black, with 5.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.42% |
| High School | 20.41% |
| Some College | 15.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.63% |
| Female Employed | 21.36% |
| Male Employed | 8.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,993 | $69,672 |
| Households | $45,679 | $57,692 |
| Married Families | $62,589 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,399 | $39,301 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
623
Number of Veterans
603
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 228 |
| First Gulf War | 88 |
| Korea | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 178 |
| 65 to 74 | 168 |
| 55 to 64 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 545 | 5.74% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 9.95% |
| Black | 24 | 18.46% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16.67% |
| Other Race | 13 | 15.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.42%
Born in Connersville
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
98.55% of Connersville residents were born in the United States, with 75.42% having been born in Indiana. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,241 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 13,251 | -9 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 13,260 | -9 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 13,269 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 13,279 | -9 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 13,288 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 13,298 | -26 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 13,324 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 13,330 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 13,326 | 580 | 4.55% |
| 2019 | 12,746 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 12,745 | -70 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 12,815 | -64 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 12,879 | -86 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 12,965 | -35 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 13,000 | -215 | -1.63% |
| 2013 | 13,215 | -74 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 13,289 | -115 | -0.86% |
| 2011 | 13,404 | -98 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 13,502 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,411 | -139 | -0.89% |
| 1990 | 15,550 | -1,473 | -8.65% |
| 1980 | 17,023 | -581 | -3.3% |
| 1970 | 17,604 | -94 | -0.53% |
| 1960 | 17,698 | 2,148 | 13.81% |
| 1950 | 15,550 | 2,652 | 20.56% |
| 1940 | 12,898 | 103 | 0.81% |
| 1930 | 12,795 | 2,894 | 29.23% |
| 1920 | 9,901 | 2,163 | 27.95% |
| 1910 | 7,738 | 902 | 13.19% |
| 1900 | 6,836 | 2,288 | 50.31% |
| 1890 | 4,548 | 1,320 | 40.89% |
| 1880 | 3,228 | -10,013 | -75.62% |