Blackford County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Blackford County is located in Indiana with a total population of 12,007. It is the 85th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blackford County is 44.0 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blackford County is $47,560. This is 32% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $96,700. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Blackford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Blackford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.