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

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

The poverty rate is what most separates Huntington County from the typical county: 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Huntington County is a county in Indiana with a population of 36,757. It ranks #42 among counties in Indiana by population.

Median household income is $62,734, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $146,400, with typical rent around $866.

Roughly 23.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 6.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 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%.

Huntington County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

36,944

Population (2024)

37,115

Population (2010)

37,169

Peak (2011)

-0.03%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	37,115	-	-	estimate
2011	37,169	+54	+0.15%	estimate
2012	36,983	-186	-0.50%	estimate
2013	36,786	-197	-0.53%	estimate
2014	36,624	-162	-0.44%	estimate
2015	36,535	-89	-0.24%	estimate
2016	36,313	-222	-0.61%	estimate
2017	36,253	-60	-0.17%	estimate
2018	36,249	-4	-0.01%	estimate
2019	36,544	+295	+0.81%	estimate
2020	36,642	+98	+0.27%	estimate
2021	36,788	+146	+0.40%	estimate
2022	36,799	+11	+0.03%	estimate
2023	36,818	+19	+0.05%	estimate
2024	36,944	+126	+0.34%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	94.7%
Black or African American	0.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

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 rate	6.0%-2.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	61.1%

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+

Largest cities in Indiana

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Other counties in Indiana

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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.