Huntington, IN Demographics

A map of Huntington's Population by Race

Huntington, Indiana has an estimated population of 17,030, a less than 1% change from the 17,022 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Huntington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Huntington is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Huntington, that probability was 18.2% in 2020 and 18.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Huntington is ranked the 53rd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Huntington was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Huntington's White Population

15,396 residents of Huntington, or 90.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Huntington is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Huntington ranks 443rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Huntington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.4%.

Huntington is more White than neighboring Andrews (89.2% White). Huntington is less White than neighboring Mount Etna (98.2% White), Roanoke (92.4% White), Markle (94.5% White), and Warren (95.1% White).

Huntington's Black Population

239 residents of Huntington, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Huntington is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Huntington ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Black population has grown by an estimated 56.2%. Black residents' share of Huntington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Huntington is more Black than neighboring Andrews (0% Black), Mount Etna (0% Black), Roanoke (0.4% Black), Markle (0% Black), and Warren (0% Black).

Huntington's Asian Population

192 residents of Huntington, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Huntington is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Huntington ranks 226th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 82.9%. Asian residents' share of Huntington's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Huntington is more Asian than neighboring Andrews (0% Asian), Mount Etna (0% Asian), Roanoke (0.4% Asian), Markle (0% Asian), and Warren (0% Asian).

Huntington's Hispanic Population

680 residents of Huntington, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Huntington is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Huntington ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Huntington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Huntington is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Etna (1.8% Hispanic), Roanoke (1.2% Hispanic), Markle (3.2% Hispanic), and Warren (1.3% Hispanic). Huntington is less Hispanic than neighboring Andrews (5.9% Hispanic).

Huntington's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Huntington, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Huntington is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Huntington ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Huntington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Huntington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Etna (0% Native American/Other), Roanoke (0.3% Native American/Other), and Warren (0% Native American/Other). Huntington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Andrews (1.3% Native American/Other), and Markle (1.2% Native American/Other).

Huntington's Multiracial Population

448 residents of Huntington, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Huntington is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Huntington ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Huntington's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

Huntington is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Etna (0% Multiracial), and Markle (1.1% Multiracial). Huntington is less Multiracial than neighboring Andrews (3.6% Multiracial), Roanoke (5.3% Multiracial), and Warren (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.