Muncie, IN Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 112,109 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Muncie, IN Metro Area

What is the median household income in Muncie, IN Metro Area?: The median household income in Muncie, IN Metro Area is $56,932 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Muncie, IN Metro Area?: The poverty rate in Muncie, IN Metro Area is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Muncie, IN Metro Area?: $127,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Muncie, IN Metro Area?: The median gross rent in Muncie, IN Metro Area is $874 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Muncie, IN Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 25.7% of adults in Muncie, IN Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

112,109

Median Income

$56,932

Median Home Value

$127,600

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

6.2%

Median Age

35.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,420 (+30.8%) Home Value: +$34,000 (+36.3%) Poverty Rate: -2.4 pp (-17.6%) Bachelor's+: +2.0 pp (+8.4%) Unemployment: -0.4 pp (-6.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 112,109

Median Age 35.0

Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 3.2% White (non-Hisp.) 85.0% Black 5.3% Asian 1.6% Two or More 5.6% Other 0.9%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Indian

0.4%

Chinese

0.4%

Vietnamese

0.4%

Filipino

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

2.4%

Puerto Rican

0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $56,932 ±$2,366

Per Capita Income $70,318

Median Family Income $71,918

Poverty Rate 11.2%

Child Poverty Rate 17.0%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 14.1%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 28.0%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

7.1%

$10–15k

4.7%

$15–25k

10.3%

$25–35k

9.5%

$35–50k

13.6%

$50–75k

19.4%

$75–100k

12.9%

$100–150k

14.2%

$150–200k

5.0%

$200k+

3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 51,611

Owner-Occupied 66.5%

Renter-Occupied 33.5%

Vacancy Rate 10.6%

Median Home Value $127,600

Median Gross Rent $874

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.6%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.1%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

14.5%

$50–100k

22.7%

$100–200k

22.5%

$200–300k

16.5%

$300–500k

6.2%

$500k–$1M

2.0%

$1M+

0.1%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

8.3%

$500–1k

56.6%

$1–1.5k

27.6%

$1.5–2k

4.6%

$2–2.5k

2.1%

$2.5–3.5k

0.6%

$3.5k+

0.2%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

7.2%

1 vehicle

33.4%

2 vehicles

39.8%

19.6%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

73.3%

Single-fam. att.

2.0%

2–4 units

3.4%

5–19 units

5.3%

20+ units

3.7%

Mobile home

4.6%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

18.1%

1940–1969

7.4%

1970–1999

14.7%

2000–2009

7.3%

2010+

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 90.9%

Bachelor's or Higher 25.7%

Graduate Degree 10.7%

Some College / Associate 20.9%

Less Than High School 2.0%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.7%

Unemployment Rate 6.2%

Work from Home 6.0%

Self-Employed 3.8%

Government Workers 14.8%

Private For-Profit 81.3%

Industry

Edu/Health

28.7%

Retail

12.5%

Manufacturing

12.0%

Arts/Entmt.

10.4%

Prof. Services

7.3%

Construction

5.9%

Finance

5.0%

Transportation

4.5%

Public Admin

3.1%

Wholesale

1.9%

Information

1.5%

Agriculture

1.1%

Occupation

Management

35.2%

Sales

20.7%

Food Prep

19.4%

Production

16.7%

Construction

8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.1 min

Drove Alone 77.3%

Carpool 10.7%

Public Transit 1.1%

Work from Home 6.0%

Walked 3.7%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 46,146

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 39.5%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 13.6%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

5.3%

10–14

4.9%

15–19

9.2%

20–24

13.2%

25–34

11.7%

35–44

10.3%

45–54

11.1%

55–64

6.0%

65–74

6.1%

75–84

9.9%

85+

5.3%

Under 18: 18.3% Working age (18–64): 81.7% 65 and over: 17.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.2%

Naturalized Citizen 42.0%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.1%

Foreign-Born Origin

Asia

54.1%

Latin America

20.0%

Africa

14.1%

Europe

10.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.8%

With a Disability 19.1%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 92.8%

Uninsured 7.2%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.5%

Has a Computer 94.1%

Same House 1 Year Ago 78.0%

Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023