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Blackford County, Indiana
Blackford County, Indiana. Blackford County had 11,730 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.1% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. It holds 10 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs, 4 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 18009.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,730
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,112 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,950
Median household income
$51,326
±$5,560 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$107,500
±$11,248 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$699
±$88 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Blackford County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,112 residents in Blackford County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,730 for July 1, 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,950 over 165 square miles of land.
| Measure | Blackford County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,950 | 6,851,073 | −63 |
| Households | 5,173±172 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.08 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,853±19 | 2,976,568 | −166 |
Blackford County's population since 2000
From 14,048 in 2000 to 11,730 in 2025: down 16.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Blackford County?
Blackford County holds 10 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 4 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Licking Township with 7,506 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Licking Township | 7,723 | $47,103 |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford City | 6,086 | $41,752 |
| Harrison Township, Blackford County | 2,353 | $61,346 |
| Montpelier | 1,540 | $45,250 |
| Jackson Township, Blackford County | 1,233 | $68,750 |
| Washington Township, Blackford CountyGEOID 1800980360 | 803 | $98,869 |
| Shamrock LakesGEOID 1868976 | 222 | $93,125 |
| RollGEOID 1865592 | – | not published |
| Dunkirk | 2,164 | $46,339 |
| MillgroveGEOID 1849626 | – | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Blackford County?
The median resident of Blackford County is 43.1 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.9%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Blackford County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±1.2 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8%±0.6 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0%±0.4 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 8.6% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.8%±0.2 pts | 75.4% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±0.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±1.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.3%±2.6 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5%±2.0 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.3%±2.1 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.5%±2.4 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Blackford County earn?
Half of Blackford County's 5,173 households earn less than $51,326 a year (±$5,560), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $53,541 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Blackford County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,326±$5,560 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,505±$6,278 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,157±$2,087 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2%±3.6 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.3%±8.9 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.6%±3.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7%±2.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Blackford County?
Owners occupy 73.9% of Blackford County's occupied homes and renters 26.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $107,500 by its owner (±$11,248). The median renter pays $699 a month including utilities, and 25.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Blackford County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $107,500±$11,248 | $218,200 | +$20,613 |
| Median gross rent | $699±$88 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.5%±8.9 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,107±$77 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.9%±3.6 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,853±19 | 2,976,568 | −166 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4%±1.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±4.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.2%±3.3 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.8%±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.3%±3.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Blackford County building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units across Blackford County in 2025 (17 single-family), 1.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Blackford County get to work?
77.0% of Blackford County's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Blackford County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2%±2.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.6 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0%±4.3 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2%±3.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1%±3.0 pts | 10.7% | +8.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min±2.1 | 24.1 min | +4.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Blackford County's census tracts?
Blackford County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,028 (Tract 9753) to $78,456 (Tract 9754).
| Tract 975118009975100 | 3,407±233 | $71,065 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 975218009975200 | 2,663±463 | $45,991 |
| Tract 975318009975300 | 2,680±392 | $39,028 |
| Tract 975418009975400 | 3,200±456 | $78,456 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Blackford County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 85th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 90th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th of 92 |
| Median household income | 91st of 92 |
| Median home value | 92nd of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 89th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 83rd of 92 |
| Median age | 14th of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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