Blackford County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Blackford County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18009
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 165.08 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 165.58 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.472672
- Longitude
- -85.323730
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,818
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,102
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,595 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 1.9% |
| White | 11,178 | 94.6% |
| Black | 77 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,998 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 1.1% |
| White | 8,827 | 97.0% |
| Black | 69 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 82 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,950
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,271
- Poverty Rate
- 15.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,902
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,330 | 94.8% |
| Black | 77 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,638
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,506 | 19.7% |
| Republican | 2,958 | 38.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,148 | 41.2% |
| Other | 26 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,800 | 49.8% |
| Female | 3,837 | 50.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,924 | 90.7% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 1.4% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,394
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,110 | 44.9% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 31.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 10 | 34.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,701 | 44.8% |
| Female | 1,693 | 44.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,159 (37.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,223 (14.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,853
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $110,482
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $740
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.4%
- Work From Home
- 9.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.