Huntington County, IN

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2021 Population

36,572

0.608% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.1

0.725% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

5.61% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,705

4.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$113,300

3.75% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

18,413

0.777% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Huntington County, IN had a population of 36.6k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $56,705. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Huntington County, IN grew from 36,351 to 36,572, a 0.608% increase and its median household income grew from $54,286 to $56,705, a 4.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Huntington County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.2%), White (Hispanic) (1.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.17%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.818%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.766%).

None of the households in Huntington County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Huntington County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Huntington County, IN are Huntington University (361 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Huntington County, IN was $113,300, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

Most people in Huntington County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Huntington County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Huntington County, IN borders Allen County, IN, Grant County, IN, Wabash County, IN, Wells County, IN, and Whitley County, IN.

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Population & Diversity

Huntington County, IN is home to a population of 36.6k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.47% of Huntington County, IN residents were born outside of the country (539 people).

In 2021, there were 72.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.4k people) in Huntington County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 477 White (Hispanic) and 428 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Huntington County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Huntington County, IN was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Huntington County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Huntington County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
34.4k ± 166
White (Hispanic)
477 ± 126
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
428 ± 192

2.64%

Hispanic Population

967 people

2.64% of the people in Huntington County, IN are hispanic (967 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Huntington County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

1.47%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

539 people

1.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

548 people

As of 2021, 1.47% of Huntington County, IN residents (539 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Huntington County, IN was 1.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Huntington County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
828 ± 151
Gulf War (2001-)
546 ± 146
Gulf War (1990s)
339 ± 146

Huntington County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Huntington County, IN employs 18.4k people. The largest industries in Huntington County, IN are Manufacturing (4,692 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,584 people), and Retail Trade (1,880 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($60,871), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,406), and Transportation & Warehousing ($48,750).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

18.4k

2021 Value

± 807

0.777%

1 Year growth

± 6.23%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntington County, IN grew at a rate of 0.777%, from 18.3k employees to 18.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Huntington County, IN, are Production Occupations (2,748 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,945 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,615 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Huntington County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.4k

2021 Value

± 807

0.777%

1 Year growth

± 6.23%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntington County, IN grew at a rate of 0.777%, from 18.3k employees to 18.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Huntington County, IN, are Manufacturing (4,692 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,584 people), and Retail Trade (1,880 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Huntington County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Huntington County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,856

Median earning men ± $1,250

$28,146

Median earning women ± $1,750

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,660), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,091), and Wholesale Trade ($50,781).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,800), Construction ($41,667), and Manufacturing ($39,063).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

269
Manufacturing
247
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
222
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$648k
Manufacturing
$87.2k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$52k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Huntington County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 73.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.29%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (73.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.29%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Huntington County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Huntington County, IN awarded 361 degrees. The student population of Huntington County, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 505 male students and 845 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Huntington County, IN are White (303 and 88.1%), followed by Two or More Races (17 and 4.94%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 4.07%), and Black or African American (6 and 1.74%).

The largest universities in Huntington County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Huntington University (361 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Huntington County, IN are Occupational Therapy (48 and 13.3%), General Business Administration & Management (32 and 8.86%), and Registered Nursing (29 and 8.03%).

The median tuition cost in Huntington County, IN for private four year colleges is $26,986.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Huntington County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,350 (37.4% men and 62.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,350 students enrolled in Huntington County, IN, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,080 records, of which 64.8% were women and 35.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
18 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
29 degree-majors awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Huntington County, IN was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Huntington County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Huntington University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

361 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Huntington University with 361 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 117 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Huntington County, IN, which is 0.48 times less than the 244 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 303 degrees mean that there were 17.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 17 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,986) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,206) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Huntington County, IN was $113,300 in 2021, which is 0.463 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $109,200 to $113,300, a 3.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Huntington County, IN is 75.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Huntington County, IN have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Huntington County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Huntington County, IN is $56,705. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Huntington County, IN was Census Tract 9617 with a value of $77,228, followed by Census Tract 9613 and Census Tract 9620, with respective values of $70,135 and $67,121.

In 2022, 9.62% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Huntington County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.18%.

Housing

Property

$113,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,943

$11,308

Median Property Taxes

±$602

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Huntington County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Huntington County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.8%

Homeownership

2021

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.8% of the housing units in Huntington County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Huntington County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9617
Census Tract 9613
Census Tract 9620

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Huntington County, IN was Census Tract 9617 with a value of $77,228, followed by Census Tract 9613 and Census Tract 9620, with respective values of $70,135 and $67,121.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Huntington County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,705

Median Household Income

± $2,296

14.9k

Number of Households

± 727

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.9k households in Huntington County, IN grew to $56,705 from the previous year's value of $54,286.

The following chart displays the households in Huntington County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Huntington County, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.3%)
Carpooled (5.96%)
Worked At Home (5.9%)

In 2021, 85.3% of workers in Huntington County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.96%) and those who worked at home (5.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Huntington County, IN have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Huntington County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Huntington County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Huntington County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Huntington County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.62% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Huntington County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.18%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Huntington County, IN (3.72k out of 35.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Huntington County, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11% of the children was living in poverty in Huntington County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 33 in Huntington County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 57.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.8% of the population of Huntington County, IN has health coverage, with 54.7% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Huntington County, IN see 1739 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.03% decrease from the previous year (1812 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2426 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1137 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,739 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Huntington County, IN

Primary care physicians in Huntington County, IN see an average of 1,739 patients per year. This represents a 4.03% decrease from the previous year (1,812 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Huntington County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.23%

Uninsured

54.7%

Employer Coverage

13.1%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

1.12%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Huntington County, IN declined by 6.35% from 6.65% to 6.23%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Huntington County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38.2 in Huntington County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Huntington County, IN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.3% in Huntington County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Huntington County, IN.

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