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Huntertown

Indiana · 11,600 residents (2025 est.) · 7.005 sq mi
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The short version

Huntertown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,432. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,608 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $298,200. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,379
+543%since 2000
from 1,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,624 / sq mi
+253%since 2009
from 460 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,600 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3253K6K9K12K1990201020202024Huntertown
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.6%(973)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(878)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.2%(1,166)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.3%(1,061)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(447)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.3%(1,514)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.7%(1,554)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(1,324)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.6%(984)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.9%(904)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.8%(431)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(143)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,432
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,097
+98%since 2000
from $21,232 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
+11%since 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,200
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,550
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $623 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+37%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Huntertown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,721)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(17)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(9,248)
Black4.2%(480)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(660)
Asian5%(572)
Other3.7%(419)
Diversity Score
41
+62%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(323)
Puerto Rican1.9%(220)
Guatemalan0.5%(55)
Honduran0.4%(46)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino2.2%(254)
Burmese1.6%(179)
Vietnamese1.1%(128)
Korean0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(35)
Ancestry
German28.1%(3,195)
English10.5%(1,194)
Irish7.7%(880)
American7.5%(849)
Italian3.3%(381)
Scottish2%(226)
Polish1.9%(214)
French1.9%(212)
Swedish1.7%(199)
Kenyan1.7%(192)
Dutch1.3%(146)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Turkish1.3%(145)
Swiss1.2%(138)
Hungarian0.8%(86)
Welsh0.7%(85)
Nigerian0.7%(84)
Norwegian0.7%(78)
British0.5%(60)
Canadian0.5%(60)
Romanian0.4%(44)
Russian0.3%(33)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(32)
Arab0.2%(18)
Australian0.1%(13)
Danish0.1%(13)
Czech0.1%(12)
Greek0.1%(12)
Slovene0.1%(12)
Lebanese0.1%(10)
Ukrainian0.1%(9)
Syrian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 89.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.6%(1,100)
Married66.7%(2,762)
Widowed1.3%(54)
Divorced5.4%(225)
Women 15+
Never married22.5%(949)
Married67%(2,826)
Widowed4.4%(186)
Divorced6.2%(260)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntertown, Indiana?

Huntertown, Indiana has about 11,379 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntertown, Indiana?

The typical household in Huntertown, Indiana earns about $109,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntertown, Indiana expensive?

In Huntertown, Indiana, the median home is worth about $298,200, and the typical rent is about $1,550 a month.

How educated are people in Huntertown, Indiana?

About 44.3% of adults age 25 and over in Huntertown, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntertown, Indiana?

About 3.2% of people in Huntertown, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntertown, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntertown, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,049 residents, a change of about 756 percent over that period.

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

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