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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Muncie Metro

Muncie, IN · 1 counties · 117,671 residents · 392.109 sq mi
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Muncie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,066. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $92,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
117,671
−1%since 2000
from 118,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
+3%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
111K113K116K118K120K1990201020202024Muncie
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,066
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,659 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,405
+6%since 2000
from $19,233 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(107,068)
Black6.7%(7,906)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,304)
Asian0.7%(778)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(23,552)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(103,721)
Black6.8%(8,051)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2,088)
Asian1%(1,128)
Other3.2%(3,811)
Diversity Score29%(34,081)
Diversity Score
29
+46%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

MuncieCENTRAL65,466
What's inside

1 component county

Delaware CountyCENTRAL113,106
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muncie, IN?

Muncie, IN has about 117,671 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muncie, IN?

The typical household in Muncie, IN earns about $38,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muncie, IN expensive?

In Muncie, IN, the median home is worth about $92,400, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Muncie, IN?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Muncie, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muncie, IN?

About 20.2% of people in Muncie, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muncie, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Muncie, IN has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,988 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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