Huntington County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Huntington County is located in Indiana with a total population of 36,757. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Huntington County is 40.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Huntington County is $62,734. This is 10% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $146,400. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Huntington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Huntington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 93.0%.