Parke County's estimated 2026 population is 16,558 with a growth rate of 0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Parke County is the 78th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 17,279 and has seen a growth of -4.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Parke County includes 94.95% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.95%)
Two or more races (2.56%)
Black or African American (2.25%)
Other race (0.2%)
Native American (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,521 | 94.95% |
| Two or more races | 419 | 2.56% |
| Black or African American | 367 | 2.25% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Parke County's average per capita income is $46,380. Household income levels show a median of $66,776. The poverty rate stands at 17.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,043 | - |
| Families | $72,262 | $89,377 |
| Households | $66,776 | $81,663 |
| Non Families | $36,542 | $56,533 |
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