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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Muncie

Indiana · 67,430 residents · 27.404 sq mi
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Muncie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,613. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $57,100. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

67,430
−5%since 1990
from 71,035 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,461 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 2,592 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.9
+3%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
64K66K68K70K72K1990201020202024Muncie
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,613
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,353 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,814
+48%since 1990
from $10,686 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$449
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
55.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
44.2% rent
2.1
+23%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(63,321)
Black9.2%(6,558)
Hispanic / Latino1%(726)
Asian0.8%(544)
Diversity Score26.6%(18,896)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(57,313)
Black10.9%(7,334)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(971)
Asian0.8%(530)
Diversity Score29.6%(19,952)
30
+11%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−16%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muncie, Indiana?

Muncie, Indiana has about 67,430 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Muncie, Indiana?

The typical household in Muncie, Indiana earns about $26,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muncie, Indiana expensive?

In Muncie, Indiana, the median home is worth about $57,100, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Muncie, Indiana?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Muncie, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muncie, Indiana?

About 23.1% of people in Muncie, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muncie, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Muncie, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,605 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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