Population 36,798 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Huntington County
Household size in Huntington County
| Period | Huntington County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Huntington County are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.54 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Huntington County
| Period | Huntington County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Huntington County are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Indiana overall, where the median age is 39.3. The median age has climbed from 39.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Huntington County
| Period | Huntington County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Huntington County than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Huntington County
Renters in Huntington County
| Period | Huntington County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.6% of households in Huntington County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Huntington County
| Period | Huntington County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Huntington County than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Huntington County has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Indiana counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Huntington County
| Period | Huntington County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Huntington County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Huntington County
| Period | Huntington County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $599 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $701 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $727 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $862 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$263 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in Huntington County runs $862 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $263 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Huntington County
Bachelor's degrees in Huntington County
| Period | Huntington County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Huntington County: 21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Huntington County
| Period | Huntington County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Huntington County is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, mirroring the country. Huntington County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Indiana counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Huntington County
| Period | Huntington County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Huntington County than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.5 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Huntington County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington County | 2.34 | 41.5 | 10.4% | 22.6% | 6.8% | 1966 | $862 | 21.3% | 92.7% | 3.9% |
| Wabash County | 2.39 | 44.2 | 8.4% | 19.5% | 12.6% | 1958 | $777 | 23.3% | 90.2% | 3.5% |
| Wells County | 2.46 | 40.1 | 8.4% | 24.4% | 5.6% | 1970 | $838 | 19.3% | 92.8% | 2.7% |
| Adams County | 3.19 | 34.4 | 10.0% | 16.5% | 7.9% | 1969 | $866 | 15.7% | 86.3% | 2.6% |
| Miami County | 2.58 | 41.5 | 15.7% | 23.8% | 10.0% | 1962 | $813 | 14.6% | 89.0% | 6.4% |
| Cass County | 2.52 | 41.8 | 14.2% | 25.7% | 9.7% | 1957 | $799 | 17.0% | 85.8% | 4.4% |
| Van Wert County | 2.47 | 42.2 | 10.0% | 17.9% | 8.8% | 1962 | $792 | 16.7% | 93.7% | 3.6% |
| White County | 2.44 | 42.6 | 10.8% | 19.0% | 16.4% | 1965 | $879 | 19.9% | 89.9% | 3.3% |
| Allen County | 2.44 | 40.5 | 13.7% | 32.3% | 8.9% | 1964 | $930 | 20.4% | 92.5% | 5.6% |
| Newton County | 2.45 | 44.9 | 12.4% | 18.9% | 6.7% | 1969 | $900 | 14.7% | 90.1% | 5.5% |
| Wyandot County | 2.40 | 44.1 | 9.1% | 25.9% | 9.1% | 1961 | $825 | 19.9% | 95.0% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Huntington County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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