EVANSVILLE ECONOMIC MARKET OVERVIEW
This information is intended as an overview of the Evansville, Indiana, economic market. For personalized assistance, please contact the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana at 812-423-2020 or email Greg Wathen at gwathen@southwestindiana.org.
- Evansville, Indiana, is the hub of a 24-county regional economic area that includes Southern Indiana, Southern Illinois, and Northern Kentucky. The broad economic diversity of the market has contributed to its stable and growing economy.
- In 2008, the Evansville, Indiana / Henderson, Kentucky metropolitan statistical area (MSA) was ranked number 102 in the nation for growth and economic impact. (Source: Policom Corporation 2008 Economic Strength Rankings, www.policom.com)
- Evansville is home to several major companies, including Mead Johnson Nutrition and Berry Plastics. Key industries in Evansville include manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, retail, healthcare, and business and finance services.
- According to the Accra cost-of-living index, the cost of living in Evansville compares quite favorably to the national average, meaning businesses and residents can get more for their money.
- The population of the city of Evansville, Indiana, is 290,531 (as of 2007). (Source: www.stats.indiana.edu)
- The population of the Evansville, Indiana / Henderson, Kentucky metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is 353,000. (Source: www.fastfacility.com)
- The Evansville Economic Area population is 750,000. (Source: www.fastfacility.com)
- The workforce within 30 miles of the Evansville Economic Area is 200,000+ (Source: www.fastfacility.com)
- Evansville is the county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, and is the largest city in the county.
Evansville, Indiana, is a business-friendly city, and we welcome the opportunity to work with you on your site selection, relocation, or expansion project. Contact us today.
