Editing Muncie, Indiana (section)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1850= 666
|1860= 1782
|1870= 2992
|1880= 5219
|1890= 11345
|1900= 20942
|1910= 24005
|1920= 36524
|1930= 46548
|1940= 49720
|1950= 58479
|1960= 68603
|1970= 69082
|1980= 76460
|1990= 71035
|2000= 67430
|2010= 70085
|2020= 65194
|estyear=2025
|estimate=64923
|estref=<ref name="IndianaDemographics">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiana-demographics.com/muncie-demographics|title=Muncie Demographic Statistics|publisher=Indiana Demographics by Cubit|accessdate=January 28, 2025}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000,<ref name="GR2" /> there were 67,430 people, 27,322 households, and 14,589 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,788.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|adj=off}}. There were 30,205 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,248.9|/sqmi|/km2|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 83.72% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.97% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.27% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.79% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.09% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.67% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.49% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 27,322 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.6% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 19.8% under the age of 18, 24.6% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,613, and the median income for a family was $36,398. Males had a median income of $30,445 versus $21,872 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,814. About 14.3% of families and 23.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 11, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 70,085 people, 27,722 households, and 13,928 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2576.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 31,958 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1174.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 84.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 10.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 27,722 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.5% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.8% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 28.1 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 27.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

===2020 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="QuickFacts">{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Muncie city, Indiana |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/munciecityindiana/PST045222 |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref> of 2020, there were 65,194 people, 26,692 households and 6,179 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2577.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 31,183 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1129.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 78.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 11.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Race (U.S. Census)|Alaskan Native]], 1.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Native Hawaiian]] or [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]] and 6.5% were from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] and [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 26,692 households, of which 16.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.6% were [[Marriage|married]] couples living together, 35.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 8.5% were non-families. 61.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 3.09.

Just over half (50.1%) of the population had never been married, 29.6% were [[Marriage|married]] and not [[Marital separation|separated]], 5.7% were [[widowed]], 13.1% were [[divorce]]d, and 1.6% were separated.

The median age of the city was 28.8. 4.4% of residents were under the age of 5, 16.2% were under 18 years, 83.8% were age 18 or older, and 14.0% were age 65 or older. 5.8% of the population were [[veterans]].

The most common language spoken at home was [[English (language)|English]] with 95.5% speaking it at home, 1.7% spoke [[Spanish (language)|Spanish]] at home, 1.4% spoke an [[Asia]]n or [[Pacific Islander]] language at home, 1.3% spoke another [[Indo-European]] language at home, and 0.1% spoke some other language. 2.6% of the population were [[foreign born]].

The median household income in Muncie as of the 2019-2023 [[American Community Survey]] was $43,395 and the per capita income was $24,582, 38.1% and 33.9% less than the state respectively. 29.6% of the population were in poverty, including 32.6% of residents under the age of 18. The poverty rate for the town was 17.3% higher than that of the state. 18.6% of the population was [[disabled]] and 8.7% had no [[healthcare]] coverage. 89.0% of the population had attained a [[high school]] or equivalent degree, 19.7% had attended [[college]] but received no degree, 37.3% had attained an [[Associate's degree]] or higher, 25.7% had attained a [[Bachelor's degree]] or higher, and 11.6% had a [[Graduate degree|graduate]] or [[Professional degree|professional]] degree. 20.4% had no degree. 53.2% of Muncie residents were employed, working a mean of 34.0 hours per week. The median gross monthly rent in Muncie was $867 and the owner occupied housing unit rate was 51.5%. 4,491 housing units were vacant at an average density of {{convert|162.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $92,000, over $109,000 less than that of the state as a whole. The median selected monthly owner costs with a mortgage was $987 versus $419 without a mortgage.

In the 2020 census, Muncie's economy received the most sales in retail, which accounted for 52.9% of all sales. 58.01% of the entire population was in the civilian labor force including 55.1% of females. The mean travel time to work was 19 minutes.