Vigo County, Indiana
Vigo County: county in Indiana, United States.
About
Vigo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 107,848 and a population density of 263 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 106,608 inhabitants. Its county seat is Terre Haute. The county was created 208 years ago in 1817.
County Snapshot
Vigo County at a glance
Vigo County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Indiana counties
92
Open related pagesLargest city
Terre HautePopulation 60,410
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Vigo County
| Population | 106,608 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| Area | 410.45 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.74% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.26% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4306,-87.3900 |
| Named for | Francis Vigo |
| Altitude | 499 feet / 152 meters |
| Capital | Terre Haute |
| Establishment | January 01, 1818 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:29:09 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 260 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Vigo County is located at 39°25'50"N 87°23'24"W (39.4306400, -87.3899600). It has 6 neighbors: Clark County, Edgar County, Clay County, Parke County, Sullivan County and Vermillion County.
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The largest city of Vigo County is Terre Haute with a population of 60,410. Other cities include, West Terre Haute population 2,198 and Seelyville population 1,004. See all Vigo County cities & populated places.
Vigo County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vigo County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | 60,410 | The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana. |
| North Terre Haute | 4,305 | Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana |
| West Terre Haute | 2,198 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Harrison | 1,546 | Township in Harrison County, Indiana |
| Prairieton | 1,200 | Township in Vigo County, Indiana |
| Seelyville | 1,004 | City in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America |
Weather
Scattered rain showers before 10am. Cloudy. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 9 mph....
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Vigo County
Official Website- Terre Haute
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Vigo County decreased by 1.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 107,848 | - | census |
| 2011 | 108,330 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 108,523 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 108,200 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 107,920 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 107,533 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 107,790 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 107,569 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 107,367 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 107,038 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 106,608 | -0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Vigo County (6)
People born in Vigo County, including pioneer Joseph Hamilton Lambert, bank robber and member of the John Dillinger gang. Russell Clark, Explorer of the west; author William H. Winter, .
More notable people
- Litha Hayne Smith (American teacher) she was born in 17/08/1911
- William St. Clair (soldier) he was born in 09/12/1843
- John Zody (American public servant, educator, and politician) he was born in 31/03/1977
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|---|---|---|
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