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Population Review

Huntington County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 42nd-largest in Indiana

The population of Huntington County, Indiana is 36,757 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $62,734, the median home value is $146,400, and the median age is 40.8.

The population of Huntington County has declined 0.5% since 2010 (37,115 → 36,944), a -0.03% annualized rate.

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

36,757

Population

-0.03%

Annual growth

96

People / sq mi

$62,734

Median Income

$146,400

Median Home Value

Huntington County covers 383 sq mi of land at 96.1 people per square mile.

About Huntington County, IN

Huntington County is a county in Indiana with a population of 36,757. It ranks #42 among counties in Indiana by population. The median age is 40.8, older than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Huntington County is $62,734, below the US median of $74,580. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $146,400, with monthly rent averaging $866. The homeownership rate of 76.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Huntington County reflects 23.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.5 minutes each way.

Huntington County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Huntington County had a population of 37,115 in 2010 and 36,944 in 2024, a -0.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 37,169 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.03%.

2011 · 37K20102024

36,944

Population (2024)

37,115

Population (2010)

37,169

Peak (2011)

-0.03%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201037,115
201137,169
201236,983
201336,786
201436,624
201536,535
201636,313
201736,253
201836,249
201936,544
202036,642
202136,788
202236,799
202336,818
202436,944

Race & Ethnicity

White94.7%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

40.8

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

18.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
12.3%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
11.9%
55–59
7.1%
60–64
7.5%
65–74
10.6%
75–84
5.3%
85+
2.3%

Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 18.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$62,734$-7,317 vs state
Mean household income$82,491
Per-capita income$34,479
Poverty rate6.0%-2.4% vs state
Unemployment rate2.0%
Employment-to-population61.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
25.4%
Professional & business services
21.8%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Retail trade
5.7%
Construction
5.7%
Education & health care
5.4%
Information
5.3%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.1%

The largest employment sector in Huntington County is manufacturing, accounting for 25.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

3.0%

Carpool

78.8%

Public transit

6.4%

Work from home

21.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$146,400$-55,200 vs state

Median home value

$866

Median rent

76.2%

Homeownership rate

16,275

Total housing units

93.6%

Occupied

6.4%

Vacant

23.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.7%

With health insurance

92.2%

With broadband internet

19.6%

Foreign-born

7.8%

Veterans (18+)

15.2%

With a disability

96.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.0%

High School+

23.1%

Bachelor's+

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County rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

Huntington County, Indiana has a population of 36,757 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 96 people per square mile.

The population of Huntington County has declined 0.5% since 2010 (37,115 → 36,944), a -0.03% annualized rate.

The median household income in Huntington County, Indiana is $62,734, with mean (average) household income of $82,491 and per-capita income of $34,479. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Huntington County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Huntington County, Indiana is 40.8 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Huntington County is $146,400 and median monthly rent is $866. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 16,275 total housing units, 6.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Huntington County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 25.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

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

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.