Sullivan, IN Demographics

A map of Sullivan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,854	3,889	90.6%	91.2%
Multiracial	277	262	6.5%	6.1%
Native American/Other	61	19	1.4%	0.4%
Hispanic	48	70	1.1%	1.6%
Black	12	8	0.3%	0.2%
Asian	0	16	0.0%	0.4%

Sullivan, Indiana has an estimated population of 4,252, a less than 1% change from the 4,264 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 6.5% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sullivan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sullivan has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sullivan, that probability was 16.4% in 2020 and 17.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sullivan is ranked the 145th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sullivan was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sullivan's White Population

3,854 residents of Sullivan, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sullivan is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Sullivan ranks 391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Sullivan's population has decreased from 91.2% to 90.6%.

Sullivan is less White than neighboring Shelburn (95% White), Carlisle (93.1% White), Hymera (90.7% White), Dugger (98.1% White), and Farmersburg (98.4% White).

Sullivan's Black Population

12 residents of Sullivan, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sullivan is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Sullivan ranks 484th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Sullivan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Sullivan is more Black than neighboring Shelburn (0% Black), Hymera (0% Black), and Dugger (0% Black). Sullivan is less Black than neighboring Farmersburg (1% Black).

Sullivan's Asian Population

0 residents of Sullivan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sullivan is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Sullivan ranks 330th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sullivan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sullivan's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Sullivan, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sullivan is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Sullivan ranks 510th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Sullivan's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Sullivan is more Hispanic than neighboring Carlisle (0.3% Hispanic), Hymera (0% Hispanic), Dugger (0% Hispanic), and Farmersburg (0% Hispanic). Sullivan is less Hispanic than neighboring Shelburn (3.5% Hispanic).

Sullivan's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Sullivan, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sullivan is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sullivan ranks 328th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 221.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sullivan's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.4%.

Sullivan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shelburn (0% Native American/Other), Carlisle (0% Native American/Other), Hymera (0% Native American/Other), Dugger (0% Native American/Other), and Farmersburg (0% Native American/Other).

Sullivan's Multiracial Population

277 residents of Sullivan, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sullivan is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sullivan ranks 36th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sullivan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sullivan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.5%.

Sullivan is more Multiracial than neighboring Shelburn (1.5% Multiracial), Carlisle (6.3% Multiracial), Dugger (1.9% Multiracial), and Farmersburg (0.6% Multiracial). Sullivan is less Multiracial than neighboring Hymera (9.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.