Census ACS · #371 MSA
Muncie Metro Area
The Muncie, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has 112,109 residents. The median household income is $56,932 and the median home value is $127,600.
112,109
Population
286
People / sq mi
$56,932
Median Income
$127,600
Median Home Value
The Muncie CBSA covers 392 sq mi of land at 285.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
Economy & Income
$56,932
Median Household Income
$30,037
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Muncie metro's price level is 88.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.9% lower the US average. The local median income of $56,932 has the buying power of $64,587 in average-priced US metros.
88.1
Price Level (US = 100)
$64,587
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$56,932
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$127,600
Median Home Value
$874
Median Rent
66.5%
Homeownership
Education
90.9%
High School+
25.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
6.0%
Work From Home
22.1 min
Avg Commute
20.1%
Foreign Born
Muncie spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Muncie, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 112,109 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #371 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Muncie metro area is $56,932, with a per capita income of $30,037.
The Muncie, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.
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Data for the Muncie, In CBSA (34620) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.