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Bluffton

Indiana · 9,897 residents · 8.528 sq mi
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Bluffton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,897
+4%since 2000
from 9,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,161 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Bluffton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,143
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,416 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,102
Unchangedsince 2000
from $19,118 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(9,170)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(224)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(680)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(9,326)
Black0.7%(65)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(328)
Asian0.5%(49)
Other1.6%(159)
Diversity Score14.5%(1,435)
Diversity Score
14
+103%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluffton, Indiana?

Bluffton, Indiana has about 9,897 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bluffton, Indiana?

The typical household in Bluffton, Indiana earns about $37,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluffton, Indiana expensive?

In Bluffton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $92,000, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Bluffton, Indiana?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bluffton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluffton, Indiana?

About 15.5% of people in Bluffton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bluffton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bluffton, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 877 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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