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Blackford County

State:
Indiana
County Seat:
Hartford City

Blackford County's estimated 2025 population is 11,841 with a growth rate of -0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Blackford County is the 85th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 12,771 and has seen a growth of -7.28% since that time.

11,841
Total Population
72
Population Density (mi²)
85
Population Rank (State)
-26 -0.22%
Annual Population Growth

Blackford County Population

Blackford County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Blackford County includes 95.22% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,43395.22%
Two or more races4733.94%
Black or African American560.47%
Other race200.17%
Asian190.16%
Native American60.05%

Blackford County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Blackford County's average per capita income is $36,409. Household income levels show a median of $47,560. The poverty rate stands at 17.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$75,284-
Families$63,768$83,937
Households$47,560$66,576
Non Families$27,823$35,510

$36,409

Average Income

$47,560

Median Household Income

17.49%

Poverty Rate