Muncie, IN โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Delaware County ยท Indiana

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Muncie based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Muncie
National Avg
Indiana Avg
Population: 70Income: 29Home Value: 9Safety: 100Education: 21Median Age: 49Climate: 50Cost of Living: 38

Quick Stats

Population

64,739

2023 ACS

Median Income

$43,395

2023

Median Home Value

$92,000

2023

Median Rent

$867

2023

Median Age

29.5

Unemployment

8.6%

Cost of Living Index

76.8

100 = national avg

Muncie is a city in Delaware County, Indiana, with a population of 64,739 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Muncie is one of the communities in Indiana.

The median household income in Muncie is $43,395, and the median home value is $92,000. The cost of living index is 76.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $867 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, and the median age is 29.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

64,739

Male

30,444

47.0%

Female

34,295

53.0%

Median Age

29.5

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

14.5%

High School or Higher

34.4%

Foreign Born

3.0%

Veterans

3.9%

Married

25.8%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.334

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

80.7%

Foreign Born

3.0%

White
80.7%
Black
8.3%
Asian
2.5%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
7.0%
Other
1.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%

2,764 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

95.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,055 (74.3%)
Puerto Rican
211 (7.6%)
Cuban
21 (0.8%)
Salvadoran
57 (2.1%)
Guatemalan
81 (2.9%)
Colombian
12 (0.4%)
Honduran
59 (2.1%)
Peruvian
39 (1.4%)
Other Hispanic
231 (8.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
286 (18.0%)
Chinese
367 (23.0%)
Filipino
97 (6.1%)
Vietnamese
397 (24.9%)
Korean
36 (2.3%)
Japanese
20 (1.3%)
Pakistani
25 (1.6%)
Hmong
26 (1.6%)
Thai
7 (0.4%)
Taiwanese
1 (0.1%)
Other Asian
331 (20.8%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chamorro
14 (107.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
172 (98.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

61,954

English Only

95.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,254 speakers

Limited English

1.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,254 (2.0%)
Other Indo-European
436 (0.7%)
Vietnamese
303 (0.5%)
Arabic
215 (0.3%)
Other Languages
185 (0.3%)
Chinese
148 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
128 (0.2%)
Tagalog
101 (0.2%)
Other Asian
89 (0.1%)
German
70 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.4%

Limited English Proficiency

1.6%

Spanish
22.6% limited English
Other Indo-European
43.6% limited English
Vietnamese
67.7% limited English
Arabic
24.2% limited English
Other Languages
7.0% limited English
Chinese
70.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
25.8% limited English
Tagalog
13.9% limited English
Other Asian
28.1% limited English
German
5.7% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,502

3.9% of population

Disability Rate

24.0%

601 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$36,875

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
13.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
20.5%
Vietnam
36.8%
Korea
5.0%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
3.9%
35-54
22.8%
55-64
20.2%
65-74
25.3%
75+
27.8%

Male Veterans

2,348

93.8%

Female Veterans

154

6.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$36,875

Non-Veteran Income

$20,656

Difference

$16,219

78.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

601

Without Disability

1,901

Disability Rate

24.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

39,504

#1 Ancestry

German

16.0% (10,332)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

10.4% (6,745)

#3 Ancestry

English

10.4% (6,745)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
16.0%
Irish
10.4%
English
10.4%
American
7.3%
Italian
2.8%
European
2.7%
Scottish
2.1%
Polish
1.7%
French
1.2%
Sub-Saharan African
0.8%
Dutch
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Swedish
0.6%
British
0.5%
Arab
0.4%
Welsh
0.4%
Greek
0.4%
Swiss
0.3%
Portuguese
0.3%
Russian
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

26,449

Family Households

12,566

47.5%

Married Couples

7,411

28.0%

Non-Family Households

13,883

52.5%

Single Mother Households

3,666

13.9%

Single Father Households

1,489

5.6%

Living Alone

9,814

37.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,571

In Married Couple

4,382

51.1%

With Single Mother

3,071

35.8%

With Single Father

1,118

13.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$59,540

Married Couple Income

$81,902

Single Mother Income

$33,306

Single Father Income

$48,531

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,032

Grandparents Responsible

642

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$43,395

-41% vs national

Per Capita Income

$24,582

-34% vs national

Poverty Rate

29.6%

+118% vs national

Gini Index

0.4583

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

8.6%

+65% vs national

SNAP Recipients

20.5%

of households

How Muncie Compares

Muncie vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Muncie is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
28.9%
$25-50K
27.2%
$50-75K
17.1%
$75-100K
11.7%
$100-150K
10.8%
$150-200K
2.6%
$200K+
1.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

8.6%

+91% vs IN avg

Labor Force

32,530

Employed

29,720

Mean Commute

18 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

14.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

34.4%

of adults 25+

Median Age

29.5

Work from Home

5.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

76.8

100 = national avg

-23.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$33,804

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$79,900

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
74.4
Food
83.2
Transportation
74.9
Healthcare
86.5
Utilities
84.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$845

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,043

per month

The median household income in Muncie, IN is $43,395, which is 40.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $24,582. The poverty rate of 29.6% is higher than the IN state average of 11.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4583, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 32,530. 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 5.8% working from home. About 72.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 76.8, which is 23.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 74.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $33,804 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$130,000

Median List Price

$137,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$85

Days on Market

58

Active Inventory

137

Months of Supply

3.3

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$144,744

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,039

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

19.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

28.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
19.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
28.6%
Listings with Price Drops
36.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 5.5%List Price โ†‘ 12.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

41

New Listings

50

Pending Sales

63

Homes Sold โ†“ 24.1%New Listings โ†“ 32.4%Pending โ†“ 35.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$85

Median List $/SF

$106

Sale $/SF โ†“ 2.3%List $/SF โ†‘ 11.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Muncie, IN? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Muncie, IN metro area, home prices have risen 89.7% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 107.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 60.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.3%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Muncie, IN housing market rather than Muncie alone.

20yr โ†‘ 89.7%10yr โ†‘ 107.4%5yr โ†‘ 60.4%2yr โ†‘ 13.3%Q4 1990 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Muncie, IN

Muncie vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Muncie is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$92,000

Median Rent

$867

Total Housing Units

30,622

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Owner Occupied

51.5%

Renter Occupied

48.5%

Median Property Tax

$876

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$681

Housing Types

Single Family
66.3%
Multi-Family
30.7%
Mobile Home
3.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$876

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.95%

of home value

Median Home Value

$92,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,068

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($876) by the median home value ($92,000). In Muncie, IN, this works out to an effective rate of 0.95%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Muncie, IN is $130,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 58 days on the market. 19.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $85. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,039/month. About 51.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1962. There are 30,622 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $876. The effective tax rate is 0.95%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

6.02

per 1,000 residents

+132% vs national

Property Crime Rate

22.57

per 1,000 residents

+31% vs national

Total Crimes

1,861

2024

Violent Clearance

33%

cases solved

Property Clearance

8%

cases solved

YoY Change

+36.6%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Muncie Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Muncie vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Muncie is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 66.8%Property โ†“ 42.6%2016 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Muncie police solve 38% of aggravated assault cases but only 4% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.0533.3%
RapeViolent560.863.6%
RobberyViolent230.3534.8%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3104.7638.4%
BurglaryProperty2824.3314.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty93814.417.4%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty2493.835.6%

Muncie, IN reported 392 violent crimes and 1,469 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 residents is 131.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 33% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 938 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 34.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243921,4696.0222.57
20232871,8424.4128.31
20223161,7974.8427.50
20213021,6984.4925.24
20206441,6299.5024.04
20182202,2813.2233.35
20172462,4913.5736.20
20162532,7553.6139.32

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

76.3

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

75.5

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

49.3

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

82.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

17

Public Assistance

$6.7M

Individual Assistance

$5.2M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $6.6M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalApr 2020$1.8M$1.9M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormMar 2007$280Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJan 2005$4.4M$2.6M
Snow โ†’SnowstormJan 2005$106Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004โ€”$2K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2003โ€”$371K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2003โ€”$251K
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormSep 2002โ€”โ€”
In-winter Storm 12/23/98 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$78Kโ€”
Blizzard of 96 โ†’FloodApr 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 1992โ€”โ€”
Severe Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormMar 1991โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1991โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes โ†’TornadoApr 1974โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”$974

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

243

Total Claims Paid

$2,594,401

Avg Claim Payout

$10,677

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

6

Federal Funding

$540,374

Properties Protected

6

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.00

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine4$508,207
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$32,000
700.1: Management Costs - Salaries; 700.2: Management Costs - Equipment; 700.4: Management Costs - Supplies1$167

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Muncie has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, earthquake. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 243 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,722,720 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,187,562 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.8%

2.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

31.4%

7.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.9%

2.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.2%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.6%

Arthritis

28.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

23.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

31.4%

Loneliness

36.9%

Lack of Support

24.1%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

38.9%

Mobility

16.6%

Cognitive

21.4%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.1%

Independent Living

12.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Muncie has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.4%, 7.9pp above the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.1 mi

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital5.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Ascension St Vincent Anderson16.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Henry County Memorial Hospital18.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Community Hospital Of Anderson And Madison County19.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Ascension St Vincent Randolph21.6 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

126

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
DELAWARE ACRES MHC1260

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

63.4K MT

Top Emitter

ELEMENT RESOURCES-GARFIELD FACILITY LLC

44.4K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
ELEMENT RESOURCES-GARFIELD FACILITY LLC
Atlas Holdings Llc
Metals44,387
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
State Of Indiana
Other19,020

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 1 water system serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 63.4K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

18 min

-24% vs national

Drive Alone

72.4%

-8% vs national

Public Transit

1.9%

+116% vs national

Work From Home

5.8%

-38% vs national

Carpool

12.4%

Walk / Bike

6.9%

combined

How Muncie's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

6-Year Avg

6

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202266011
202177000
202077210
201977110
20181010020

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Muncie, IN is 18 minutes, which is 23.5% below the national average of 23 minutes. 72.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.8% work from home, which is above the IN state average of 5.6%. Public transit is used by 1.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.4% of workers carpool. 6.1% walk to work. 0.8% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

71.8%

of households

No Internet

8.0%

of households

Total Households

26,449

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
71.8%
Cellular Data Plan
79.5%
Satellite
5.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.4%
No Internet Access
8.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.6%

of households

Smartphone

89.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.2%

of households

Tablet

56.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.6%
Smartphone
89.9%
Desktop / Laptop
73.2%
Tablet
56.7%
Smartphone Only
13.4%
No Computer
5.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

12.4ยข

per kWh

-16% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.2ยข

per kWh

-27% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$133

residential

-9% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

13% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Indiana averages 14.8ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $133. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Muncie vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

126

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DELAWARE ACRES MHCCommunityGround water1260

86.7% of households in Muncie have broadband internet access. 71.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.0% of households have no internet access. 13.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 126 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Muncie is located in Delaware County, IN. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Muncie.

Election Overview

Source: Delaware County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

18,848

41.2%

GOP Votes

26,067

57.0%

Total Votes

45,736

Margin

R+15.8%

Shift from 2020

R+2.6pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+15.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202418,84826,06745,73641.2%57.0%R+15.8
202020,47426,82748,19142.5%55.7%R+13.2
201618,10024,21744,69940.5%54.2%R+13.7

In the 2024 presidential election, Delaware County recorded 45,736 total votes. Republicans won the county with 57.0% of the vote compared to 41.2% for Democrats, a margin of R+15.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Delaware County has shifted 2.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

462

Total Assets

$1.3B

Total Income

$595.5M

Per 10K Residents

71.4

nonprofits

+19.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

63

Median Assets

$475K

Oldest Active

1936

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
61
Education
52
Human Services
35
Arts & Culture
24
Philanthropy
24
Youth Development
21
Community Improvement
18
Housing & Shelter
15
Recreation & Sports
15
Animal-Related
12
Mental Health
7
Crime & Legal
7
Food & Agriculture
7
Environment
6
Health Care
5
International
5
Public Benefit
5
Employment
3
Civil Rights
3
Voluntary Health
2
Public Safety
2
Medical Research
1
Science & Tech
1
Mutual Benefit
1
79.9%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.0B of $1.3B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Muncie

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEducation$413.6M$123.9M1953
BALL BROTHERS FOUNDATIONโ€”$173.8M$62.9M1943
MERIDIAN HEALTH SERVICES CORPMental Health$128.1M$130.2M1974
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE AND DELAWARE COUNTY INCPhilanthropy$100.6M$15.6M1985
GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATIONโ€”$89.6M$39.0M1938
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUNCIE INDIANAโ€”$40.3M$11.4M1936
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER INCCrime & Legal$23.1M$17.1M1990
WESTMINSTER VILLAGE MUNCIE INCHuman Services$19.8M$17.1M1982
OPEN DOOR HEALTH SERVICES INCHealth Care$18.8M$23.7M1997
EDMUND F AND VIRGINIA B BALL FOUNDATION INCโ€”$16.5M$5.5M1994
HILLCROFT SERVICES INCHuman Services$16.4M$16.3M1954
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS AMARecreation & Sports$15.6M$10.2M1967
MINNETRISTA CULTURAL FOUNDATION INCโ€”$15.3M$6.4M1987
DELAWARE ADVANCEMENT CORPORATIONโ€”$15.2M$4.6M1984
CARDINAL GREENWAY INCRecreation & Sports$13.3M$857K1993
A BETTER WAY SERVICES INCโ€”$12.3M$7.9M1972
SHERMAN AND MARJORIE ZEIGLER FOUNDATION INCโ€”$12.0M$2.8M1985
THE@HAMER D AND PHYLLIS C SHAFER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$8.8M$1.6M1997
MUNCIE MISSION MINISTRIES INCORPORATEDHousing & Shelter$8.0M$4.4M1937
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF EAST CENTRAL INDIANA INCFood & Agriculture$6.7M$24.1M1984
CARDINAL PROPERTIES INCPhilanthropy$6.6M$550K2006
MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$6.1M$1.6M1938
HIGH STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION INCReligion$5.4M$1.2M2011
RED-TAIL LAND CONSERVANCY INCEnvironment$5.2M$892K1999
HEART OF INDIANA UNITED WAY INCPhilanthropy$5.2M$2.6M1958
SUSTAINABLE MUNCIE CORPCommunity Improvement$4.9M$800K2015
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$3.8M$2.7M1987
ROBET FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$3.7M$644K2008
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$3.6M$1.3M2009
MOYARS-SCOTT MEMORIAL TR FUNDPhilanthropy$3.5M$1.3M2015
MUNCIE CHILDRENS MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$3.3M$654K1977
CARDINAL FUNDS INCEducation$2.8M$477K2008
ELIZABETH MOORE SWITZER MEMORIAL TRUST LAFAYETTE BANK & TR COPhilanthropy$2.8M$990K1987
FUTURE CHOICES INCHousing & Shelter$2.8M$1.0M1996
GARY V AND JANET R TOWNSEND FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$2.7M$945K2022
MUNCIE INNOVATION CONNECTOR INCCommunity Improvement$2.7M$1.0M2004
40 & 8 CHARLES W ARDERY MEMORIAL CHILD WELFARE TRUST FUNDโ€”$2.5M$542K1975
DWIGHT & VIRGINIA DEEN SCHOEFF SCHOLARSHIP TREducation$2.4M$1.5M2005
ROSS COMMUNITY CENTER INCEducation$2.4M$422K2012
ALLIANCE FOR STRATEGIC GROWTH INCEmployment$2.3M$3.8M2005
KAKATU INCPhilanthropy$2.2M$330K1999
WHITELY NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL INCCommunity Improvement$2.1M$1.2M2012
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$2.1M$441K2013
MUNCIE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRYEducation$2.0M$3.2M2012
UNITED DAY CARE CENTERโ€”$2.0M$2.7M1947
CORNERSTONE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INCโ€”$2.0M$916K1990
MARY K GARR SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.9M$1.3M1995
ANIMALS RESCUE FUND INCAnimal-Related$1.8M$1.2M1999
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INCEducation$1.7M$686K2011
PAULINE J BARKER EDUCATION TRUST 005741Education$1.6M$341K2001

Muncie, IN has 462 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.3B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 61 organizations. 63 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 71.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1936.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

469

Total Approved

$177.5M

Jobs Supported

5,041

Per 10K Residents

72.4

SBA loans

+6.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

64

Top Lender

STAR Financial Bank

101 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)87% of all loans

Loans

410

Total Amount

$148.9M

Avg Loan

$363,125

Median Loan

$130,000

SBA Guaranteed

$112.1M(75%)

Jobs Supported

3,794

50413% of all loans

Loans

59

Total Amount

$28.7M

Avg Loan

$485,898

Median Loan

$337,000

7(a) โ€” 87%504 โ€” 13%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

72

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$37.9M

21% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$526,035

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services66 loans
NAICS 72
$38.6M
Health Care & Social Assistance49 loans
NAICS 62
$10.5M
Retail Trade46 loans
NAICS 44
$32.8M
Other Services43 loans
NAICS 81
$8.7M
Manufacturing38 loans
NAICS 33
$18.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Magna-tech Manufacturing2$9.5M
B&b Tool and Molding Company Inc.4$6.2M
Lia Hospitality Group Llc3$5.1M
Woof Boom Radio Llc.2$4.1M
Monogram Comfort Foods Llc4$4.0M
North Central Industries Inc.4$3.5M
Shree Raj Hotels Llc1$3.4M
Scotty's Brewhouse Inc. Scotty's Brewhouse Downtown Indianapolis Inc. Et Al2$3.3M
Praxis Consulting Inc.2$3.1M
Bapa Motel Inc1$2.8M

Muncie, IN has received 469 SBA loans totaling $177.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 410 loans (87% of the total), supporting 3,794 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 59 loans totaling $28.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Muncie is STAR Financial Bank with 101 loans. That works out to 72.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

11

Total Population

107,723

Avg Median Income

-$121,162,252

Avg Home Value

-$121,104,039

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4730225,365$47,185$70,800$86565.2
4730324,115$42,556$106,600$88358.0
4730431,432$67,756$161,700$95134.7
473053,570$33,125$77,300$7441.3
473063,866N/AN/AN/A0.3
473204,486$68,244$120,300$66932.6
473343,202$73,076$171,800$82324.5
47367105N/AN/AN/A0.3
473832,564$59,700$128,400$92831.9
473861,210$76,430$179,200N/A16.7
473967,808$80,490$172,800$83334.3

Muncie, IN has 11 ZIP codes with a combined population of 107,723. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$121,162,252. The average median home value is -$121,104,039. The average median monthly rent is -$181,817,573.

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