Muncie, IN

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2023 Population

64,739

0.657% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

29.5

1.72% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

29.6%

2.76% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$43,395

7.66% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$92,000

4.55% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

29,720

0.864% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Muncie, IN had a population of 64.7k people with a median age of 29.5 and a median household income of $43,395. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Muncie, IN declined from 65,167 to 64,739, a −0.657% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,309 to $43,395, a 7.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muncie, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), and White (Hispanic) (1.98%).

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

The largest universities in Muncie, IN are Ball State University (6,463 degrees awarded in 2023) and Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie (38 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Muncie, IN was $92,000, and the homeownership rate was 51.5%.

Most people in Muncie, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 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 64.7k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 3% of Muncie, IN residents were born outside of the country (1.94k people).

In 2023, there were 9.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51k people) in Muncie, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.34k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.82k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Muncie, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Muncie, IN was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
51k ± 601
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.34k ± 454
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.82k ± 556

4.27%

Hispanic Population

2.77k people

4.27% of the people in Muncie, IN are hispanic (2.77k 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
101,350 ± 7,757 people
India
35,477 ± 4,612 people
China
18,850 ± 3,366 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 101,350 Indiana residents, followed by India with 35,477 and China with 18,850.

Foreign-Born Population

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.94k people

2.32%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.51k people

As of 2023, 3% of Muncie, IN residents (1.94k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muncie, IN was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
911 ± 208
Gulf War (1990s)
374 ± 154
Gulf War (2001-)
328 ± 126

Muncie, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muncie, IN employs 29.7k people. The largest industries in Muncie, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,341 people), Retail Trade (4,275 people), and Educational Services (3,908 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,300), Information ($47,627), and Manufacturing ($46,444).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,980. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

29.7k

2023 Value

± 1,376

−0.864%

1 Year decline

± 6.73%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Muncie, IN declined at a rate of −0.864%, from 30k employees to 29.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muncie, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,362 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,306 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,865 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muncie, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

29.7k

2023 Value

± 1,376

−0.864%

1 Year decline

± 6.73%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Muncie, IN declined at a rate of −0.864%, from 30k employees to 29.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muncie, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,341 people), Retail Trade (4,275 people), and Educational Services (3,908 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

$33,312

Median earning men ± $3,050

$23,880

Median earning women ± $1,951

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($50,441), Manufacturing ($50,014), and Wholesale Trade ($49,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,203), Information ($42,109), and Public Administration ($39,697).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks 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.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (39.8%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks 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 2023, universities in Muncie, IN awarded 6,501 degrees. The student population of Muncie, IN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7,143 male students and 13,351 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muncie, IN are White (4,926 and 77.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (509 and 8%), Black or African American (451 and 7.09%), and Two or More Races (248 and 3.9%).

The largest universities in Muncie, IN by number of degrees awarded are Ball State University (6,463 and 99.4%) and Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie (38 and 0.585%).

The most popular majors in Muncie, IN are Education of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities (985 and 15.2%), General Special Education & Teaching (471 and 7.25%), and Education of Individuals with Autism (378 and 5.81%).

The median tuition cost in Muncie, IN for a public four year colleges is $8,688 for in-state students and $26,696 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Muncie, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 20,494 (34.9% men and 65.1% 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 2023 there were 20,494 students enrolled in Muncie, IN, 34.9% men and 65.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,568 records, of which 65% were women and 35% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
189 degrees awarded
Digital Communication & Multimedia
178 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
199 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Muncie, IN was General Psychology with 189 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
6,463 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ball State University with 6,463 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,859 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muncie, IN, which is 0.4 times less than the 4,642 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,926 degrees mean that there were 9.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 509 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 ($8,688) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,070) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,454) 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 2022, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (879k).

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 $92,000 in 2023, which is 0.303 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $88,000 to $92,000, a 4.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Muncie, IN is 51.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Muncie, IN have an average commute time of 19 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 $43,395. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Muncie, IN was Census Tract 9.04 with a value of $84,444, followed by Census Tract 29 and Census Tract 15, with respective values of $64,243 and $53,879.

Housing

Property

$92,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,032

$13,621

Median Property Taxes

±$881

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

51.5%

Homeownership

2023

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 51.5% of the housing units in Muncie, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.7%.

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 15

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muncie, IN was Census Tract 9.04 with a value of $84,444, followed by Census Tract 29 and Census Tract 15, with respective values of $64,243 and $53,879.

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.

$43,395

Median Household Income

± $2,090

26.4k

Number of Households

± 1,252

In 2023, the median household income of the 26.4k households in Muncie, IN grew to $43,395 from the previous year's value of $40,309.

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.

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.283% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (72.4%)
Carpooled (12.4%)
Walked (6.09%)

In 2023, 72.4% of workers in Muncie, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who walked to work (6.09%).

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

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muncie, IN have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.93% 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

29.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muncie, IN (17.1k out of 57.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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

91.8% of the population of Muncie, IN has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 27.3% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware County, IN see 853 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.57% decrease from the previous year (913 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1532 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 318 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Delaware County, IN.

853 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware County, IN

Primary care physicians in Delaware County, IN see an average of 853 patients per year. This represents a 6.57% decrease from the previous year (913 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 37.5% between 18 and 34 years, 29.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.7% were men and 54.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.22%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

27.3%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

1.09%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muncie, IN declined by 4.28% from 8.59% to 8.22%.

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.

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