Vincennes, IN Demographics

A map of Vincennes's Population by Race

Vincennes, Indiana has an estimated population of 16,586, a slight decrease from the 16,759 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.0% White, 5.4% Multiracial, 5.1% Hispanic, 3.5% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vincennes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vincennes has become 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 Vincennes, that probability was 23.4% in 2020 and 27.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vincennes is ranked the 55th 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). Vincennes was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vincennes's White Population

14,095 residents of Vincennes, or 85.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vincennes is higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Vincennes ranks 538th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vincennes's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Vincennes's population has decreased from 87.3% to 85.0%.

Vincennes is more White than neighboring Russellville (62.1% White), and St. Francisville (77.4% White). Vincennes is less White than neighboring Bruceville (89.2% White), Emison (100% White), and Decker (98.3% White).

Vincennes's Black Population

577 residents of Vincennes, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vincennes is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Vincennes ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vincennes's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Vincennes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Vincennes is more Black than neighboring Bruceville (0% Black), Emison (0% Black), Decker (0% Black), and St. Francisville (0% Black). Vincennes is less Black than neighboring Russellville (6.9% Black).

Vincennes's Asian Population

152 residents of Vincennes, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vincennes is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Vincennes ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vincennes's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of Vincennes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Vincennes is more Asian than neighboring Bruceville (0% Asian), Emison (0% Asian), Russellville (0% Asian), Decker (0% Asian), and St. Francisville (0% Asian).

Vincennes's Hispanic Population

853 residents of Vincennes, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vincennes is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Vincennes ranks 225th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vincennes's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Vincennes's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.1%.

Vincennes is more Hispanic than neighboring Emison (0% Hispanic), Russellville (0% Hispanic), Decker (0% Hispanic), and St. Francisville (0% Hispanic). Vincennes is less Hispanic than neighboring Bruceville (5.6% Hispanic).

Vincennes's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Vincennes, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vincennes is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Vincennes ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vincennes's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vincennes's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Vincennes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bruceville (0% Native American/Other), Emison (0% Native American/Other), Russellville (0% Native American/Other), Decker (0% Native American/Other), and St. Francisville (0% Native American/Other).

Vincennes's Multiracial Population

900 residents of Vincennes, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vincennes is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Vincennes ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vincennes's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Vincennes's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.4%.

Vincennes is more Multiracial than neighboring Bruceville (5.2% Multiracial), Emison (0% Multiracial), and Decker (1.7% Multiracial). Vincennes is less Multiracial than neighboring Russellville (31% Multiracial), and St. Francisville (22.6% 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.