Blackford County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,950 | — | #2,356 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,326 | -31.7% | #2,700 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.1 years | +10.8% | #1,179 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $107,500 | -61.9% | #2,885 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $699 | -39.9% | #2,736 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | +28.4% | #2,154 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Blackford County has a population of 11,950, making it the #2,356 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Blackford County is $51,326, ranking #2,700 out of 3,222 counties — 31.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Blackford County is $107,500 (-61.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $699/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.9%.
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92.5% of residents in Blackford County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Blackford County, Indiana
Blackford County, Indiana has a total population of 11,950, making it the 2,356th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Blackford County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Blackford County is $51,326, which ranks #2,700 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Blackford County is $107,500, 61.9% below the national median. Renters in Blackford County pay a median gross rent of $699 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Blackford County, 14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.3 min.
Blackford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%).
All data for Blackford County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.