Black is a city located in Indiana. Black has a 2024 population of 8,781. Black is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,980 in 2020.
The average household income in Black is $83,787 with a poverty rate of 13.12%. The median age in Black is 42.8 years: 42.5 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Black was:
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,920 | 2.25 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 2,185 | 2.77 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Non Family | 1,251 | 1.07 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Female | 394 | 3.03 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 90 | 2.56 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 38.83%.
All
Male
Female
$47,389
Average Earnings
$61,613
Average Male
$32,962
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of Black residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
13.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.56%
Male Poverty Rate
16.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Black is Black, with 57.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Black is Multiple, with 2.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.41%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.1%
Male Marriage Rate
59.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.54%
Born in Black
98.51%
Native Born
1.49%
Foreign Born
0.67%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
98.51% of Black residents were born in the United States, with 73.54% having been born in Indiana. 0.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,521 | -52 | -0.61% |
| 2028 | 8,573 | -52 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 8,625 | -52 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 8,677 | -52 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 8,729 | -52 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 8,781 | -52 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 8,833 | -52 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 8,885 | -52 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 8,937 | -43 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 8,980 | -137 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 9,117 | -71 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 9,188 | -37 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 9,225 | -35 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 9,260 | -30 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 9,290 | -23 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 9,313 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 9,322 | -19 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 9,341 | -31 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 9,372 | -60 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 9,432 | 0 | 0% |