Bluffton, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bluffton, Indiana is 10,539 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 80th-largest city in Indiana. The median household income is $57,929, the median home value is $136,800, and the median age is 38.9.
The population has grown 6.5% since 2010 (9,912 → 10,556).
10,539
Population
1236
People / sq mi
$57,929
Median Income
$136,800
Median Home Value
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Bluffton covers 8.5 sq mi of land at 1236 people per square mile.
About Bluffton, IN
Remote work is unusually rare in Bluffton: 4.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 10,539 residents, Bluffton is a city in Indiana.
The typical household earns $57,929, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 4.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $136,800, with typical rent around $816.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 4.0% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
Bluffton city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bluffton city had a population of 9,912 in 2010 and 10,556 in 2024, a 6.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,556 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.45%.
10,556
Population (2024)
9,912
Population (2010)
10,556
Peak (2024)
0.45%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,912 |
| 2011 | 9,930 |
| 2012 | 9,923 |
| 2013 | 9,924 |
| 2014 | 9,962 |
| 2015 | 9,978 |
| 2016 | 9,983 |
| 2017 | 10,020 |
| 2018 | 10,068 |
| 2019 | 10,147 |
| 2020 | 10,311 |
| 2021 | 10,315 |
| 2022 | 10,382 |
| 2023 | 10,495 |
| 2024 | 10,556 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$57,929
Median Household Income
$30,105
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$136,800
Median Home Value
$816
Median Rent
63.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.4%
High School+
16.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
82.6%
Public Transit
4.0%
Work From Home
18.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.1%
Foreign Born
96.0%
Non-English at Home
5.5%
Veterans
15.8%
With Disability
92.5%
Health Insurance
90.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 27.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.6% |
| Information | 6.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.1% |
| Retail Trade | 6.0% |
| Construction | 3.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Public Administration | 0.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bluffton, Indiana has a population of 10,539 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 80th-largest city in Indiana.
The median household income in Bluffton, Indiana is $57,929, with 4.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bluffton, Indiana is $136,800, with median monthly rent at $816 and a homeownership rate of 63.7%.
The median age in Bluffton, Indiana is 38.9 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
The population has grown 6.5% since 2010 (9,912 → 10,556).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.