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Parke County, Indiana
Parke County, Indiana. Parke County had 16,642 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 22 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 13 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 18121.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,642
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,156 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,406
Median household income
$68,485
±$4,007 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$151,200
±$14,507 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$704
±$121 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Parke County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,156 residents in Parke County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,642 for July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,406 over 445 square miles of land.
| Measure | Parke County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,406 | 6,851,073 | −540 |
| Households | 6,147±232 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.09 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,657±43 | 2,976,568 | −559 |
Parke County's population since 2000
From 17,241 in 2000 to 16,642 in 2025: down 3.5%. 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 Parke County?
Parke County holds 22 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Adams Township, Parke County with 5,235 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Adams Township, Parke County | 5,100 | $61,190 |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville | 2,510 | $57,083 |
| Florida Township | 2,235 | $53,750 |
| Union Township, Parke CountyGEOID 1812177516 | 1,482 | $75,705 |
| Washington Township, Parke County | 1,412 | $73,902 |
| Reserve Township | 1,297 | $51,397 |
| Montezuma | 921 | $56,974 |
| Wabash Township, Parke County | 768 | $75,953 |
| Penn Township, Parke County | 761 | $92,578 |
| Jackson Township, Parke CountyGEOID 1812137296 | 711 | $119,125 |
| Raccoon TownshipGEOID 1812162622 | 689 | $73,839 |
| Rosedale | 636 | $50,655 |
| Liberty Township, Parke CountyGEOID 1812143344 | 598 | $81,196 |
| LyfordGEOID 1845396 | – | $48,548 |
| Greene Township, Parke CountyGEOID 1812129484 | 413 | $102,946 |
| Howard Township, Parke CountyGEOID 1812134942 | 382 | $87,708 |
| Sugar Creek Township, Parke CountyGEOID 1812173916 | 308 | not published |
| MarshallGEOID 1847322 | 274 | $65,625 |
| BloomingdaleGEOID 1805788 | 269 | $58,500 |
| Mecca | 263 | $39,926 |
| BridgetonGEOID 1807570 | – | $43,092 |
| JudsonGEOID 1839078 | – | 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 Parke County?
The median resident of Parke County is 41.6 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.3%.
| Measure | Parke County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6±0.9 | 38.1 | −1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.3%±0.4 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±0.2 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 8.6% | −0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.3%±0.3 pts | 75.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±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%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6%±2.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7%±1.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.9%±2.7 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.0%±2.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.4%±2.7 pts | 29.5% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.5 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 Parke County earn?
Half of Parke County's 6,147 households earn less than $68,485 a year (±$4,007), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $64,757 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Parke County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,485±$4,007 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,742±$4,989 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,228±$1,958 | $38,351 | +$3,216 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2%±3.5 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3%±7.6 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7%±2.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.3%±3.1 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 Parke County?
Owners occupy 82.4% of Parke County's occupied homes and renters 17.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,200 by its owner (±$14,507). The median renter pays $704 a month including utilities, and 29.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Parke County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,200±$14,507 | $218,200 | +$41,791 |
| Median gross rent | $704±$121 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.7%±8.1 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,129±$71 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.4%±2.6 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,657±43 | 2,976,568 | −559 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.8%±3.5 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.1%±2.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.4%±3.3 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 Parke County building?
Builders took permits for 63 new housing units across Parke County in 2025 (59 single-family), 3.8 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 Parke County get to work?
72.2% of Parke County's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Parke County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.9%±1.8 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.6 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2%±4.3 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.5%±2.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±1.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7%±3.2 pts | 10.7% | +6.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.4 min±2.0 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
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 Parke County's census tracts?
Parke County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,889 (Tract 302) to $76,622 (Tract 301).
| Tract 30118121030100 | 4,056±351 | $76,622 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 30218121030200 | 3,138±398 | $58,889 |
| Tract 30318121030300 | 4,834±272 | $63,707 |
| Tract 304.0118121030401 | 2,333±247 | $75,561 |
| Tract 304.0218121030402 | 2,045±262 | $68,542 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Parke County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 78th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 86th of 92 |
| Median household income | 48th of 92 |
| Median home value | 76th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 88th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77th of 92 |
| Median age | 39th 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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