McCordsville, Hancock County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for McCordsville, 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 McCordsville, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in McCordsville, Indiana. The estimated population of McCordsville, Indiana is 8,629 people, with a median age of 37.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,629
+19.23%
+41.09%
2020
7,237
+5.54%
-
2019
6,857
+5.12%
-
2018
6,523
+6.65%
-
2017
6,116
- -

Population of McCordsville, 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
76%
81.1%
-6.29%
Black/African American
12.3%
4.7%
+161.70%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
8.2%
6.8%
+20.59%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
7.4%
-51.35%
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 McCordsville, 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 37.3 +5.97% 38.1 +7.63% 35.6 +1.42%
2020 35.2 +3.83% 35.4 +8.92% 35.1 -0.28%
2019 33.9 +3.67% 32.5 +0.31% 35.2 +1.73%
2018 32.7 +2.51% 32.4 -1.52% 34.6 +10.19%
2017 31.9 - 32.9 - 31.4 -

The median age of McCordsville, 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 9 431 +27.29% 447 +85.95% 556 952
10 to 19 551 -4.85% 458 +12.01% 501 508
20 to 29 247 +33.69% 448 -18.03% 318 320
30 to 39 582 +41.19% 567 +33.18% 841 766
40 to 49 468 +49.82% 604 +30.88% 704 767
50 to 59 458 +9.64% 378 +47.03% 501 552
60 to 69 262 +105.07% 125 +69.59% 422 161
70+ 37 +326.1% 53 +357.58% 299 461

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of McCordsville, Indiana is $95,925.00.

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 McCordsville.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $121,839.00
  • 45 to 64
    $95,772.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,865.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in McCordsville, 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 McCordsville, Indiana is currently $117,556.00.

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.

12.32% of households in McCordsville 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 McCordsville against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.41%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    23.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.59%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.32%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in McCordsville is $44,392.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in McCordsville 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
    13.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    55.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.87%

Employment

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

The total population of McCordsville over the age of 16 is 6,554.

Of those people, a total of 73.30% 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 McCordsville is 68.40%.

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 442 68.80% 40.80%
20 to 24 years 162 40.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 476 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 796 91.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,552 93.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,250 87.80% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 533 73.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 180 51.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 896 21.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 267 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in McCordsville. 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 5,356 73.80% 2.10%
Black or African American 737 64.30% 12.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 175 89.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 286 76.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 401 75.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,223 74.10% 2.10%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in McCordsville is 4,483, with median earnings of $56,324.00.

Women in McCordsville, Indiana earning approximately 60.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,483 $56,324.00
Male 2,411 $73,566.00
Female 2,072 $44,427.00

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 518 $96,029.00
Business and Financial 703 $74,866.00
Computer and Mathematical 269 $96,141.00
Architecture and Engineering 137 $105,618.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $89,375.00
Community and Social Service 42 $35,859.00
Legal 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 555 $27,455.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 160 $60,163.00
Healthcare Practitioners 346 $37,661.00
Healthcare Support 53 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 186 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 69 $0.00
Sales 385 $87,798.00
Office and Administrative Support 405 $39,967.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 104 $27,692.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $103,074.00
Production 52 $76,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 136 $44,286.00

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 298 $99,052.00 220 $63,769.00
Business and Financial 381 $106,029.00 322 $73,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 189 $99,955.00 80 $75,259.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $0.00 91 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $89,375.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 130 $90,391.00 425 $26,146.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $59,342.00 76 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 119 $14,457.00 227 $38,992.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 53 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 186 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 69 $0.00
Sales 275 $55,994.00 110 $89,797.00
Office and Administrative Support 244 $41,737.00 161 $35,142.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 104 $27,692.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $103,074.00 0 $0.00
Production 36 $0.00 16 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 107 $47,854.00 29 $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 3,303 households in McCordsville, with an average household size of 2.61 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 2,572 families in McCordsville with an average family size of 3.03 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 2,340 69 163 731
Average Household Size 2.99 3.77 3.5 1.1
Total Families 2,340 69 163 0
Average Household Size 2.98 3.77 3.34 0

Poverty

Of the 2,572 families in McCordsville, 2.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in McCordsville:

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 3,368 housing units in McCordsville, Indiana.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,303 98.07%
Vacant 65 1.93%

11.19% of the total 3,368 housing units in McCordsville are rental units. This is approximately 377 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,926 are occupied by the owner - or 86.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in McCordsville is $1,065.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in McCordsville 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    153
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    157
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    67

Property Value

The median value of a property in McCordsville is $255,900.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    37
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    167
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    125
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    236
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,358
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    970
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    33
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    295
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    48
  • 1960 to 1969
    19
  • 1970 to 1979
    48
  • 1980 to 1989
    30
  • 1990 to 1999
    273
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,125
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,487
  • 2014 or later
    43

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 McCordsville that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    55
  • 1 vehicle available
    832
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,891
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    525

Commuting to Work

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

33 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in McCordsville.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    121
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    256
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    430
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    647
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    601
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    367
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    446
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    252
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    492
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    135
  • 90 or more minutes
    186

Summary

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

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