Although the number of visitors to Southwestern Indiana for the April 8 total solar eclipse was smaller than expected, umbraphiles in Posey, Gibson, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties generated millions of dollars in tax revenue and regional wages April 5-9, according to Explore Evansville.
80,000 Anticipated number of visitors for the eclipse
40,004 Visitors specifically attributed to the eclipse
$1.1 million Amount of tax revenue generation from regional eclipse tourism
25,226 Overnight visitors for the eclipse, whose lodging boosted the regional 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.
