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Huntington County

Indiana · 37,124 residents · 382.639 sq mi
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Huntington County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,124
−2%since 2000
from 38,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+8%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K37K38K38K1990201020202024Huntington County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,964
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,620 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,575
+11%since 2000
from $19,480 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(37,156)
Black0.2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1%(363)
Asian0.3%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(1,351)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(35,692)
Black0.4%(155)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(631)
Asian0.4%(167)
Other1.6%(579)
Diversity Score10%(3,715)
Diversity Score
10
+182%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington County, Indiana?

Huntington County, Indiana has about 37,124 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Huntington County, Indiana earns about $45,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntington County, Indiana expensive?

In Huntington County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington County, Indiana?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Huntington County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntington County, Indiana?

About 11.4% of people in Huntington County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntington County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntington County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,697 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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