Blackford County's estimated 2026 population is 11,698 with a growth rate of -0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Blackford County is the 85th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 12,771 and has seen a growth of -8.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Blackford County includes 95.22% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (95.22%)
Two or more races (3.94%)
Black or African American (0.47%)
Other race (0.17%)
Asian (0.16%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,433 | 95.22% |
| Two or more races | 473 | 3.94% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Blackford County's average per capita income is $36,409. Household income levels show a median of $47,560. The poverty rate stands at 17.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,284 | - |
| Families | $63,768 | $83,937 |
| Households | $47,560 | $66,576 |
| Non Families | $27,823 | $35,510 |
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