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Parke County

Indiana · 17,339 residents · 444.721 sq mi
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Parke County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,512. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
17,339
+1%since 2000
from 17,241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Parke County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,512
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,724 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,494
+15%since 2000
from $16,986 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(16,560)
Black2.1%(368)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(104)
Asian0.2%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(1,241)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(16,545)
Black2.3%(391)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(215)
Asian0.2%(33)
Other1.1%(194)
Diversity Score11.6%(2,012)
Diversity Score
12
+61%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parke County, Indiana?

Parke County, Indiana has about 17,339 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Parke County, Indiana earns about $40,512 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parke County, Indiana expensive?

In Parke County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $91,600, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Parke County, Indiana?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Parke County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parke County, Indiana?

About 15.8% of people in Parke County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parke County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Parke County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,929 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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