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Muncie

Illinois · 146 residents · 0.179 sq mi
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Muncie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,500. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
146
−6%since 2000
from 155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
816 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+16%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
781141501862221990201020202024Muncie
2024147
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,487
+45%since 2000
from $14,822 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade22.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−19%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+98%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 96.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muncie, Illinois?

Muncie, Illinois has about 146 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muncie, Illinois?

The typical household in Muncie, Illinois earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muncie, Illinois expensive?

In Muncie, Illinois, the median home is worth about $49,500.

How educated are people in Muncie, Illinois?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Muncie, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muncie, Illinois?

About 3.0% of people in Muncie, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muncie, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Muncie, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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