Miami County, Indiana
Located in Indiana, Miami County has a population of 35,712 residents and a median age of 41.5 years, making it the #1,324 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.1%. The median home value is $126,200, and the median household income is $61,139, which is 19% below the national median.
Demographics
Miami County has a population of 35,712, making it the #1,324 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Miami County is $61,139, ranking #1,976 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.1% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Housing
The median home value in Miami County is $126,200 (-55.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $838/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.2%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Miami County, 16.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 52.3% below the national average, ranking #2,654 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Miami County is 74.1 years. 20.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
22.0% of adults in Miami County smoke , 42.1% are obese , and 18.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 35.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Miami County is 5.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.6 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.2% of children in Miami County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 26.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Miami County is 52.1%. The mean commute time is 27.0 min, which is 2.0% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Miami County voted Republican with a margin of 54.5%. The vote was 21.8% Dem / 76.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.4 toward Republicans .
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About Miami County, Indiana
Miami County, Indiana has a total population of 35,712, making it the 1,324th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Miami County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Miami County is $61,139, which ranks #1,976 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
The median home value in Miami County is $126,200, 55.2% below the national median. Renters in Miami County pay a median gross rent of $838 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Miami County, 16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.0 min.
Miami County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.7%).
All data for Miami 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.