The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse over Southwestern Indiana continues its ripple effect, with economic impact data now rolling in. Although the number of visitors for the eclipse was smaller than expected, umbraphiles generated millions of dollars in tax revenue and regional wages, according to Explore Evansville, which used East Coast firm Rockport Analytics to analyze its data.
The study focused on the impact of eclipse tourism in Posey, Gibson, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties over April 5-9. Below are a few highlights.
80,000
Top number of visitors anticipated for the eclipse by area officials
40,004
Visitors specifically attributed to the eclipse
$1.1 million
Amount of tax revenue generated by regional eclipse tourism
25,226
Overnight visitors for the eclipse, whose lodging boosted the region’s hospitality industry by $1.6 million
$6.6 million
Amount spent by visitors during eclipse weekend
$3.4 million
Boost the regional food and beverage industry received
$2.9 million
Amount eclipse visitors generated for regional wages
Source: Explore Evansville, via Rockport Analytics, Inc.
