Muncie, IN Demographics

The total population of Muncie is estimated to be 65,167 with 30,577 males (46.92%) and 34,590 females (53.08%). There are 4,013 more females than males in Muncie.
The median household income in Muncie was $39,627 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 418(1.07%) from $39,209 in 2020. This income is 53.12% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Muncie sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $57,897. Overall, the median household income for the city of Muncie stands at $40,968.
In Muncie, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $23,955 for males and $19,541 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $44,619 for males and $42,284 for females.
In Muncie, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Asian households have the highest median household income at $83,263, while Two or More Races households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $30,471.
In 2022, the population of Muncie was 65,076, a 0.11% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Muncie's population was 65,150, an increase of 0.08% compared to a population of 65,099 in 2020.
The median age in Muncie, IN is 28.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 12.91% were under the age of 15, 39.03% aged 15 to 29, 34.32% aged 30 to 64, 11.65% aged 65 to 84, and 2.08% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Muncie population: 82.22% are White, 10.53% are Black or African American, 0.05% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.01% are Asian, 0.64% are some other race and 4.55% are multiracial.