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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Muncie Metro

Muncie, IN · 1 counties · 111,903 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 $45,910. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $96,600. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111,903
−6%since 2000
from 118,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+9%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
111K113K116K118K120K1990201020202024Muncie
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,910
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,718
+34%since 2000
from $19,233 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(93,333)
Black7.3%(8,141)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(3,533)
Asian1.2%(1,388)
Other2.9%(3,259)
Diversity Score33.5%(37,479)
Segregation Score36%(40,273)
Diversity Score
33
+69%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 111,903 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muncie, IN?

The typical household in Muncie, IN earns about $45,910 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 $96,600, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Muncie, IN?

About 24.9% 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 21.4% 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 7,756 residents, a change of about -6 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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