Muncie, IN Local Data & Statistics

State: IN

Total population: 64,751 Household income: $44,471 Rent: $904

Overview

Total population

64,751

Rent

$904

Year built

1963

Household income

$44,471

Per capita income

$25,281

Poverty rate

29.2%

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

47.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Indiana

Total population

64,751

Adults over 25

36,656

Total households

26,479

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$44,471

Per capita income

$25,281

Poverty rate

29.2%

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Rent over 30% of income

47.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$904

Year built

1963

Households that rent

48%

Households that own

52%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

80%

Black

8.3%

Asian

2.3%

Two or more races

7.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

4.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

95.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

92.2%

Commute time to work

18 mins

Work from home

7.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

29.7%

High school graduate or GED

32.7%

Some college or associate degree

11.4%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

26.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Muncie, IN with: Indiana United States

Muncie, IN

Total population64,751

Rent$904

Year built1963

Household income$44,471

Per capita income$25,281

Poverty rate29.2%

Unemployment rate4.6%

Indiana State

Total population6,851,073

Rent$1,062

Year built1976

Household income$71,957

Per capita income$38,351

Poverty rate12.3%

Unemployment rate4.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CityMuncie, IN	StateIndiana	CountryUnited States
Total population	64,751	6,851,073	334,922,499
Rent	$904	$1,062	$1,413
Year built	1963	1976	1980
Household income	$44,471	$71,957	$80,734
Per capita income	$25,281	$38,351	$44,673
Poverty rate	29.2%	12.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	4.6%	4.2%	4%

View the complete comparison of Muncie, IN, Indiana and United States →

Summary for Muncie, IN

Muncie is located in Indiana.

Rent & Income

In Muncie, the typical monthly rent is $904 and the typical household income is $44,471. Rent here is lower than in both Indiana and the U.S., and household income is also lower than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 29.2%, which is higher than in both Indiana and national.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 48% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 47.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is higher than both Indiana and the national rate.

Muncie, IN — Rent vs Household Income

Muncie, IN — Poverty vs Unemployment

How Muncie, IN compares in Indiana (21 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$904	1 / 21	from lower rent	$904 – $1,712
Household income	$44,471	19 / 21	from higher income	$38,731 – $141,505
Poverty rate	29.2%	19 / 21	from lower poverty	3.6% – 33.1%
Unemployment rate	4.6%	14 / 21	from lower unemployment	3% – 9.2%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in Indiana with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for Muncie, IN

Rent

When it comes to rent costs, Muncie places 1st among 21 large places in Indiana. Across the state, rents run from $904 in Muncie, IN up to $1,712 in Carmel, IN.

Household income

In terms of household income, Muncie comes in 19th among 21 major places. Across Indiana, income levels vary from $38,731 in Gary, IN to $141,505 in Carmel, IN.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty, Muncie ranks 19th out of 21 large places. Statewide poverty rates range from 3.6% in Westfield, IN to 33.1% in Gary, IN.

Unemployment rate

In terms of unemployment, Muncie is ranked 14th out of 21 major areas. Across Indiana, rates go from 3% in Fishers, IN up to 9.2% in Gary, IN.

💰 Rent in Muncie, IN (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $904 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Muncie, IN

Annual Household Income: $44,471

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Muncie, IN

Estimated Rate: 29.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Muncie, IN

In Muncie, IN, households that rent: 12,697 (48%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	12,697	48%
Owner-Occupied	13,782	52%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Muncie, IN

In Muncie, IN, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 6,069 (47.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	6,069	47.8%
Other renter households	6,628	52.2%
Total renter households	12,697	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Muncie, IN

Less than High School: 10,900 people (29.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 11,984 people (32.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,188 people (11.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,584 people (26.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 36,656

📊 Unemployment Rate in Muncie, IN

Estimated Rate: 4.6%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.