Muncie, IL Demographics

A map of Muncie's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	142	149	96.6%	94.9%
Multiracial	4	6	2.7%	3.8%
Native American/Other	1	0	0.7%	0.0%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.6%

Muncie, Illinois has an estimated population of 147, a decrease from the 157 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.6% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muncie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Muncie has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Muncie, that probability was 9.8% in 2020 and 6.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muncie is ranked the 1275th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Muncie was ranked the 1255th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muncie's White Population

142 residents of Muncie, or 96.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muncie is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Muncie ranks 199th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Muncie's population has increased from 94.9% to 96.6%.

Muncie is more White than neighboring Oakwood (94% White), Ogden (88.7% White), and Homer (93.3% White). Muncie is less White than neighboring Fithian (96.9% White), and Fairmount (99.3% White).

Muncie's Black Population

0 residents of Muncie, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muncie is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Muncie ranks 768th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Muncie's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Muncie is less Black than neighboring Oakwood (1.2% Black), Ogden (0.5% Black), and Homer (1.9% Black).

Muncie's Asian Population

0 residents of Muncie, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muncie is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Muncie ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Muncie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Muncie is less Asian than neighboring Ogden (5% Asian).

Muncie's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Muncie, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muncie is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Muncie ranks 1335th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Muncie's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Muncie is less Hispanic than neighboring Fithian (1.9% Hispanic), Oakwood (1.4% Hispanic), Fairmount (0.4% Hispanic), Ogden (3.3% Hispanic), and Homer (3.1% Hispanic).

Muncie's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Muncie, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Muncie is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Muncie ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Muncie's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Muncie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fithian (0% Native American/Other), Oakwood (0.1% Native American/Other), Fairmount (0.2% Native American/Other), Ogden (0.5% Native American/Other), and Homer (0% Native American/Other).

Muncie's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Muncie, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muncie is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Muncie ranks 585th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Muncie's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.7%.

Muncie is more Multiracial than neighboring Fithian (1.2% Multiracial), Fairmount (0.2% Multiracial), Ogden (1.9% Multiracial), and Homer (1.7% Multiracial). Muncie is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakwood (3.3% 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.