Blackford County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Blackford County, Indiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Blackford County, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Blackford County, Indiana. The estimated population of Blackford County, Indiana is 12,139 people, with a median age of 44.6.

We can look at the total population in Blackford County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,139
+1.79%
-0.61%
2020
11,926
 -0.72% -
2019
12,013
 -0.96% -
2018
12,129
 -0.7% -
2017
12,214
 - -

Population of Blackford County, Indiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.2%
96%
 -0.83%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.8%
1.5%
 +20.00%
Asian
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.6%
 +18.75%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Blackford County, Indiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.6 +0.22% 42.8 +0.23% 45.5 -0.22%
2020 44.5 +1.14% 42.7 -0.23% 45.6 -0.44%
2019 44 -0.68% 42.8 +0.47% 45.8 -1.08%
2018 44.3 +1.37% 42.6 0% 46.3 +0.65%
2017 43.7 - 42.6 - 46 -

The median age of Blackford County, Indiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 810 -18.29% 683 +10.92% 671 751
10 to 19 726 +16.68% 706 -1.84% 847 686
20 to 29 712 -3.84% 643 -4.09% 684 617
30 to 39 545 +14.19% 642 -7.1% 625 597
40 to 49 833 -16.9% 773 -2.58% 699 751
50 to 59 929 +8.42% 880 +8.69% 1,007 957
60 to 69 797 -9.74% 875 -13.58% 722 760
70+ 695 +8.74% 965 +4.57% 756 1,009

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Blackford County, Indiana is $45,080.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Blackford County.

  • Under 25
    $26,466.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,719.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,125.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,452.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Blackford County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Blackford County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Blackford County, Indiana is currently $61,505.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.08% of households in Blackford County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Blackford County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.58%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.69%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.08%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Blackford County is $26,044.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Blackford County by the total population of Blackford County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Blackford County, Indiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Blackford County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Blackford County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Blackford County over the age of 16 is 9,775.

Of those people, a total of 52.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Blackford County is 49.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 591 45.90% 24.00%
20 to 24 years 622 65.60% 5.10%
25 to 29 years 679 77.20% 10.90%
30 to 34 years 643 62.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,218 75.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,685 70.80% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 1,090 64.70% 2.40%
60 to 64 years 671 53.90% 3.00%
65 to 74 years 1,482 17.10% 2.40%
75 years and over 1,094 6.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Blackford County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,508 52.70% 4.40%
Black or African American 63 34.90% 27.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 27.60% 0.00%
Asian 19 36.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 156 41.00% 17.20%
Hispanic or Latino 131 35.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,400 53.00% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Blackford County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Blackford County is 4,875, with median earnings of $34,466.00.

Women in Blackford County, Indiana earning approximately 83.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,875 $34,466.00
Male 2,621 $37,672.00
Female 2,254 $31,525.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 738 $54,745.00
Business and Financial 181 $22,074.00
Computer and Mathematical 88 $28,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 64 $54,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 139 $31,750.00
Legal 10 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 215 $43,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 165 $41,458.00
Healthcare Support 132 $26,923.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $63,173.00
Law Enforcement 64 $40,417.00
Food Preparation and Serving 219 $6,792.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 163 $25,464.00
Personal Care and Service 91 $21,055.00
Sales 405 $34,963.00
Office and Administrative Support 406 $30,972.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 152 $26,071.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 274 $34,659.00
Production 815 $40,964.00
Transportation and Material Moving 139 $53,813.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 337 $42,083.00 401 $63,373.00
Business and Financial 133 $21,368.00 48 $50,714.00
Computer and Mathematical 74 $14,872.00 14 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 64 $54,500.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $21,154.00 93 $32,450.00
Legal 8 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 74 $57,944.00 141 $25,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 159 $42,552.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 126 $26,346.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 64 $40,417.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 78 $5,833.00 141 $9,896.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 154 $25,786.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 91 $21,055.00
Sales 166 $41,250.00 239 $33,466.00
Office and Administrative Support 78 $33,500.00 328 $30,694.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 150 $26,042.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 260 $33,864.00 14 $0.00
Production 512 $51,480.00 303 $26,969.00
Transportation and Material Moving 124 $54,750.00 15 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,963 households in Blackford County, with an average household size of 2.42 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,182 families in Blackford County with an average family size of 3.08 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,587 121 474 1,781
Average Household Size 3.12 3.54 3.19 1.11
Total Families 2,587 121 474 0
Average Household Size 3.1 3.22 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 3,182 families in Blackford County, 14.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Blackford County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,885 housing units in Blackford County, Indiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,963 84.33%
Vacant 922 15.67%

17.91% of the total 5,885 housing units in Blackford County are rental units. This is approximately 1,054 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,767 are occupied by the owner - or 64.01% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Blackford County is $648.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Blackford County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    142
  • Less than $500
    262
  • $500 to $999
    666
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    119
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Blackford County is $80,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Blackford County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    994
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,304
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    720
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    376
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    344
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    27
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Blackford County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Blackford County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,001
  • 1940 to 1949
    387
  • 1950 to 1959
    704
  • 1960 to 1969
    866
  • 1970 to 1979
    506
  • 1980 to 1989
    539
  • 1990 to 1999
    540
  • 2000 to 2009
    177
  • 2010 to 2013
    165
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Blackford County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    505
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,527
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,855
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,076

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Blackford County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Blackford County that commute to work in a particular way.

23 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Blackford County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    285
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    844
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    553
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    262
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    481
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    481
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    645
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    128
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    191
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    333
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    168
  • 90 or more minutes
    50

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Blackford County, Indiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Blackford County, Indiana

We have data for 8 places in Blackford County, Indiana. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.