Blackford County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 85th-largest in Indiana

The population of Blackford County, Indiana is 12,007 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 85th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $47,560, the median home value is $96,700, and the median age is 44.0.

The population of Blackford County has declined 7.5% since 2010 (12,771 → 11,816), a -0.55% annualized rate.

Blackford County within Indiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

12,007

Population

-0.55%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$47,560

Median Income

$96,700

Median Home Value

Blackford County covers 165 sq mi of land at 72.7 people per square mile.

About Blackford County, IN

Blackford County is a county in Indiana with a population of 12,007. It ranks #85 among counties in Indiana by population. The median age is 44.0, older than the national median. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The median household income in Blackford County is $47,560, below the US median of $74,580. 12.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $96,700, with monthly rent averaging $635. The homeownership rate of 73.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Blackford County reflects 13.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.8 minutes each way.

Blackford County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Blackford County had a population of 12,771 in 2010 and 11,816 in 2024, a -7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,771 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.55%.

11,816

Population (2024)

12,771

Population (2010)

12,771

Peak (2010)

-0.55%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	12,771	-	-	estimate
2011	12,655	-116	-0.91%	estimate
2012	12,527	-128	-1.01%	estimate
2013	12,456	-71	-0.57%	estimate
2014	12,342	-114	-0.92%	estimate
2015	12,237	-105	-0.85%	estimate
2016	12,109	-128	-1.05%	estimate
2017	12,019	-90	-0.74%	estimate
2018	11,934	-85	-0.71%	estimate
2019	11,787	-147	-1.23%	estimate
2020	12,109	+322	+2.73%	estimate
2021	12,047	-62	-0.51%	estimate
2022	11,905	-142	-1.18%	estimate
2023	11,875	-30	-0.25%	estimate
2024	11,816	-59	-0.50%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.2%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.0

Median Age

51.1%

Female

48.9%

Male

22.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

7.5%

15–19

7.0%

20–24

4.8%

25–34

11.1%

35–44

10.1%

45–54

12.6%

55–59

8.1%

60–64

6.0%

65–74

12.8%

75–84

6.6%

85+

2.7%

Children (under 15): 18.2% · Seniors (65+): 22.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$47,560$-22,491 vs state
Mean household income	$66,576
Per-capita income	$28,774
Poverty rate	12.7%+4.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	51.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

30.6%

Professional & business services

13.8%

Finance & real estate

10.0%

Construction

8.1%

Education & health care

7.8%

Retail trade

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.7%

Public administration

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Blackford County is manufacturing, accounting for 30.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

77.0%

Public transit

10.8%

Work from home

25.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$96,700$-104,900 vs state

Median home value

$635

Median rent

73.6%

Homeownership rate

5,863

Total housing units

86.3%

Occupied

13.7%

Vacant

26.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.5%

With health insurance

89.3%

With broadband internet

16.8%

Foreign-born

8.7%

Veterans (18+)

21.8%

With a disability

98.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.5%

High School+

13.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Blackford County, Indiana has a population of 12,007 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 85th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 73 people per square mile.

The population of Blackford County has declined 7.5% since 2010 (12,771 → 11,816), a -0.55% annualized rate.

The median household income in Blackford County, Indiana is $47,560, with mean (average) household income of $66,576 and per-capita income of $28,774. 12.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Blackford County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Blackford County, Indiana is 44.0 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

The median home value in Blackford County is $96,700 and median monthly rent is $635. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,863 total housing units, 13.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Blackford County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 30.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Blackford County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.