Huntington County

Huntington County, IN has a population of approximately 36,240. The racial makeup is predominantly White (94.6%), with smaller percentages of African American (1.4%), Asian (0.6%), and other races. Approximately 4.9% of the population is Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is around $50,800, and about 10.3% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age is 39.2 years. The gender distribution is nearly equal, with roughly 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

As of 2023, Huntington County, IN, has a median home value of approximately $129,000. The median rent is around $730 per month. Homeownership rate is about 75%, with 25% of residents renting. The average household size is roughly 2.6 people. The housing market has experienced moderate appreciation, with a year-over-year increase of about 6%. Housing stock primarily consists of single-family homes, with newer developments and some apartment complexes available. Vacancy rates are relatively low, indicating a stable demand for housing in the area.

Huntington County, Indiana holds elections for various federal, state, and local offices. As of the latest election cycle in 2022, the positions up for grabs included seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Indiana State Senate and House, county offices, and local school boards.

• U.S. House of Representatives (3rd District): Republican Jim Banks secured 67.8% of the vote, defeating Democratic challenger Gary Snyder.
• Indiana State Senate (17th District): Republican Andy Zay won with 75% of the vote.
• Indiana State House (50th District): Republican Dan Leonard garnered 74% of the vote.

At the local level:

• County Commissioner Districts and County Council seats were contested mostly by Republican candidates, given the county's strong leaning toward the GOP.
• School board elections featured several candidates, with key issues focusing on curriculum and school safety.

Please verify with the Huntington County Election Office or official sources for the most current and detailed information.

As of the latest available data, Huntington County, IN, has an educational attainment level where approximately 90.7% of residents aged 25 and over have at least a high school diploma. About 17.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Comparatively, the national average for high school completion is around 88%, and for bachelor's degree attainment, it is roughly 33%. Statewide in Indiana, approximately 88.2% of adults have completed high school, with about 26.5% holding a bachelor's degree. Thus, Huntington County surpasses both state and national averages in high school attainment but lags behind in higher education degrees.

As of the latest data in 2023, Huntington County, Indiana has an employment rate of approximately 63%. Major employment sectors in Huntington County include manufacturing, healthcare, retail trade, and education. Specifically, manufacturing employs about 30% of the workforce, healthcare around 15%, retail trade 12%, and education 10%.

In comparison to national averages, Huntington County has a higher percentage of its workforce in manufacturing (national average ~8.5%) and a lower percentage in professional and business services (county ~6%, national ~14%). The state's employment distribution is similar to Huntington County's, with Indiana also having a robust manufacturing sector, though Huntington County's reliance on this industry is slightly higher than the state average.

Huntington County's employment profile reflects the broader industrial and economic landscape of the Midwest, where manufacturing plays a critical role in local economies.

As of recent data, the median household income in Huntington County, IN, is approximately $54,000. This figure is lower compared to the national median household income, which is around $68,700. Indiana's state median household income is slightly higher than Huntington County, at about $57,600.

As of the most recent data, Huntington County, Indiana, maintains a moderate crime rate compared to national averages. The county's crime statistics for the latest year include property and violent crimes. Here are some key figures:

The overall crime rate is 1,234 per 100,000 residents, lower than many urban areas but reflective of typical small-town crime dynamics. Public safety initiatives continue to focus on reducing property crimes and enhancing community policing efforts.