Parke County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,406 | — | #2,076 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,485 | -8.9% | #1,303 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,617 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,200 | -46.4% | #2,220 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $704 | -39.5% | #2,724 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | +28.3% | #2,152 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Parke County has a population of 16,406, making it the #2,076 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Parke County is $68,485, ranking #1,303 out of 3,222 counties — 8.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Parke County is $151,200 (-46.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $704/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.4%.
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85.1% of residents in Parke County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.2% below the national rate.
About Parke County, Indiana
Parke County, Indiana has a total population of 16,406, making it the 2,076th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Parke County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Parke County is $68,485, which ranks #1,303 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.9% 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 4.4%.
The median home value in Parke County is $151,200, 46.4% below the national median. Renters in Parke County pay a median gross rent of $704 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Parke County, 15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.4 min.
Parke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.6%).
All data for Parke 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.