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Blackford County

Indiana · 12,112 residents · 165.082 sq mi
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Blackford County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,341. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,500. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,112
−14%since 2000
from 14,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+17%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,341
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,760 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,287
+53%since 2000
from $16,543 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(13,773)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(83)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(304)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(11,278)
Black0.4%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(252)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other2.1%(258)
Diversity Score12%(1,449)
Segregation Score21.1%(2,553)
Diversity Score
12
+453%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackford County, Indiana?

Blackford County, Indiana has about 12,112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blackford County, Indiana?

The typical household in Blackford County, Indiana earns about $44,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blackford County, Indiana expensive?

In Blackford County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $73,500, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Blackford County, Indiana?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Blackford County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blackford County, Indiana?

About 16.8% of people in Blackford County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blackford County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Blackford County, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,955 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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