Muncie, IN Demographics

A map of Muncie's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	50,797	50,149	78.4%	76.9%
Black	5,217	7,502	8.1%	11.5%
Multiracial	3,984	3,363	6.2%	5.2%
Hispanic	2,834	2,724	4.4%	4.2%
Asian	1,348	951	2.1%	1.5%
Native American/Other	571	505	0.9%	0.8%

Muncie, Indiana has an estimated population of 64,751, a less than 1% change from the 65,194 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.4% White, 8.1% Black, 6.2% Multiracial, 4.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. 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 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 Muncie, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 37.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muncie is ranked the 13th 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). Muncie was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muncie's White Population

50,797 residents of Muncie, or 78.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muncie is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Muncie ranks 626th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Muncie's population has increased from 76.9% to 78.4%.

Muncie is more White than neighboring Springport (74% White). Muncie is less White than neighboring Yorktown (89.6% White), Selma (93.5% White), Eaton (88.5% White), and Gaston (89.4% White).

Muncie's Black Population

5,217 residents of Muncie, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muncie is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Muncie ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.5%. Black residents' share of Muncie's population has decreased from 11.5% to 8.1%.

Muncie is more Black than neighboring Yorktown (1.2% Black), Selma (0.5% Black), Eaton (0% Black), Springport (0% Black), and Gaston (0% Black).

Muncie's Asian Population

1,348 residents of Muncie, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muncie is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Muncie ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Asian residents' share of Muncie's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.1%.

Muncie is more Asian than neighboring Selma (0% Asian), Eaton (0.3% Asian), Springport (1.3% Asian), and Gaston (0% Asian). Muncie is less Asian than neighboring Yorktown (3.1% Asian).

Muncie's Hispanic Population

2,834 residents of Muncie, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muncie is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Muncie ranks 219th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Muncie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Muncie is more Hispanic than neighboring Yorktown (1.4% Hispanic), Selma (0.2% Hispanic), Springport (3.9% Hispanic), and Gaston (3.1% Hispanic). Muncie is less Hispanic than neighboring Eaton (5% Hispanic).

Muncie's Native American/Other Population

571 residents of Muncie, or 0.9% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Muncie ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muncie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Muncie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yorktown (0.1% Native American/Other), Selma (0.2% Native American/Other), Eaton (0% Native American/Other), and Gaston (0.6% Native American/Other). Muncie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springport (18.2% Native American/Other).

Muncie's Multiracial Population

3,984 residents of Muncie, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muncie is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Muncie ranks 81st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muncie's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Muncie's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.2%.

Muncie is more Multiracial than neighboring Yorktown (4.6% Multiracial), Selma (5.5% Multiracial), and Springport (2.6% Multiracial). Muncie is less Multiracial than neighboring Eaton (6.3% Multiracial), and Gaston (6.9% 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.