Miami County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Miami County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Miami County, Indiana has a population of 35,712, the 45th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $61,139 and the median home value is $126,200. The poverty rate is 15.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Miami County Quick Facts

Population 35,712

Median Household Income $61,139

Median Home Value $126,200

Poverty Rate 15.1%

Unemployment Rate 6.6%

Median Age 41.5 years

Homeownership Rate 76.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.1%

High School Graduation 88.6%

Cities/Places 6

Population 35,712 45th of 92

Median Income $61,139 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.1%

Unemployment 6.6%

How Miami County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	35,772	35,712	-0.2%
Median household income	$61,130	$61,139	+0.0%
Median home value	$118,000	$126,200	+6.9%

Median Household Income

Miami

$61,139

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Miami

$126,200

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.6%

$25K-$50K 25.2%

$50K-$100K 34.3%

$100K+ 23.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

5.7%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

15.4%

$100K-$125K

7.2%

$125K-$150K

5.7%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

4.3%

Employment

6.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

54.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.2%

Renter 23.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $838/mo 16.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

26.5%

55-74

23.8%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Miami County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Peru	10,901	$46,159	23.6%	$92,500
Bunker Hill	940	$52,973	14.1%	$91,600
Mexico	906	$87,635	2.1%	$108,400
Denver	553	$61,591	9.0%	$96,800
Amboy	338	$51,667	26.6%	$121,300
Macy	199	$49,643	6.5%	$61,700

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Population Overview

Miami County is located in Indiana with a total population of 35,712. It is the 45th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Miami County is 41.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Miami County is $61,139. This is 15% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $126,200. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Miami 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 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Miami County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Miami County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Miami County, Indiana?

Miami County has a population of 35,712, making it the 45th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Miami County?

The median household income in Miami County is $61,139 with a poverty rate of 15.1%.

How many cities are in Miami County, Indiana?

Miami County contains 6 Census-designated places.