Muncie, IN

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2021 Population

65,571

3.2% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

28.6

0.694% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

30.4%

0.68% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$36,661

5.95% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$78,100

2.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

29,593

4.49% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Muncie, IN had a population of 65.6k people with a median age of 28.6 and a median household income of $36,661. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Muncie, IN declined from 67,739 to 65,571, a −3.2% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,602 to $36,661, a 5.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muncie, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), White (Hispanic) (2.14%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%).

None of the households in Muncie, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Muncie, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muncie, IN are Ball State University (6,756 degrees awarded in 2021) and Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie (84 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Muncie, IN was $78,100, and the homeownership rate was 49.2%.

Most people in Muncie, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Muncie, IN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Muncie, IN is home to a population of 65.6k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.49% of Muncie, IN residents were born outside of the country (1.63k people).

In 2021, there were 7.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.5k people) in Muncie, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.53k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Muncie, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Muncie, IN was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Muncie, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muncie, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
52.5k ± 524
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.87k ± 342
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.53k ± 411

3.45%

Hispanic Population

2.26k people

3.45% of the people in Muncie, IN are hispanic (2.26k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Muncie, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

2.49%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.63k people

2.61%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.77k people

As of 2021, 2.49% of Muncie, IN residents (1.63k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muncie, IN was 2.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Muncie, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
871 ± 193
Gulf War (2001-)
481 ± 162
Gulf War (1990s)
449 ± 132

Muncie, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muncie, IN employs 29.6k people. The largest industries in Muncie, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,307 people), Educational Services (4,248 people), and Retail Trade (4,222 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($43,128), Construction ($40,770), and Information ($40,547).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

29.6k

2021 Value

± 1,419

−4.49%

1 Year decline

± 7.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Muncie, IN declined at a rate of −4.49%, from 31k employees to 29.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muncie, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,995 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,161 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,770 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muncie, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

29.6k

2021 Value

± 1,419

−4.49%

1 Year decline

± 7.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Muncie, IN declined at a rate of −4.49%, from 31k employees to 29.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muncie, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,307 people), Educational Services (4,248 people), and Retail Trade (4,222 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muncie, IN, though some of these residents may live in Muncie, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$29,380

Median earning men ± $2,605

$21,204

Median earning women ± $1,196

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($46,320), Information ($41,543), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,318).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,401), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($36,667), and Public Administration ($34,939).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Muncie, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Muncie, IN awarded 6,840 degrees. The student population of Muncie, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,015 male students and 13,400 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muncie, IN are White (5,270 and 79%), followed by Black or African American (490 and 7.34%), Hispanic or Latino (484 and 7.25%), and Two or More Races (194 and 2.91%).

The largest universities in Muncie, IN by number of degrees awarded are Ball State University (6,756 and 98.8%) and Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie (84 and 1.23%).

The most popular majors in Muncie, IN are Education of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities (1,255 and 18.3%), General Special Education & Teaching (337 and 4.93%), and General Business (289 and 4.23%).

The median tuition cost in Muncie, IN for a public four year colleges is $9,628 for in-state students and $26,862 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Muncie, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 20,415 (34.4% men and 65.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 20,415 students enrolled in Muncie, IN, 34.4% men and 65.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,344 records, of which 65.6% were women and 34.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
202 degrees awarded
Digital Communication & Multimedia
237 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
217 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Muncie, IN was General Business with 202 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Muncie, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ball State University
6,756 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie
84 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ball State University with 6,756 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,057 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muncie, IN, which is 0.43 times less than the 4,783 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,270 degrees mean that there were 10.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 490 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,628) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($662) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Muncie, IN was $78,100 in 2021, which is 0.319 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $76,500 to $78,100, a 2.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Muncie, IN is 49.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Muncie, IN have an average commute time of 17.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muncie, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Muncie, IN is $36,661. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Muncie, IN was Census Tract 9.04 with a value of $72,770, followed by Census Tract 29 and Census Tract 5, with respective values of $57,014 and $43,922.

Housing

Property

$78,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,886

$13,003

Median Property Taxes

±$831

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Muncie, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Muncie, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.2%

Homeownership

2021

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.2% of the housing units in Muncie, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muncie, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9.04
Census Tract 29
Census Tract 5

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muncie, IN was Census Tract 9.04 with a value of $72,770, followed by Census Tract 29 and Census Tract 5, with respective values of $57,014 and $43,922.

The following map shows all of the places in Muncie, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,661

Median Household Income

± $2,511

26.4k

Number of Households

± 1,233

In 2021, the median household income of the 26.4k households in Muncie, IN grew to $36,661 from the previous year's value of $34,602.

The following chart displays the households in Muncie, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Muncie, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.4%)
Carpooled (9.85%)
Walked (7.03%)

In 2021, 73.4% of workers in Muncie, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.85%) and those who walked to work (7.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muncie, IN have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Muncie, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Muncie, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Muncie, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Muncie, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muncie, IN (17.9k out of 58.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muncie, IN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Muncie, IN has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware County, IN see 913 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.22% increase from the previous year (911 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1598 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 333 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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913 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware County, IN

Primary care physicians in Delaware County, IN see an average of 913 patients per year. This represents a 0.22% increase from the previous year (911 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Delaware County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 37.6% between 18 and 34 years, 29.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.41%

Uninsured

43.7%

Employer Coverage

24.5%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muncie, IN declined by 2.86% from 8.65% to 8.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Muncie, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.