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Muncie, IN

Founded 1827Delaware CountyElev. 284 m
Population
64,739
Median home
$92,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Muncie

Muncie is home to roughly 64,739 residents. Muncie was founded in 1827 and sits in Delaware County. The median age is 29.5 and the median household income is $43,395. Homes carry a median value of $92,000, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.8%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
64,739
Median age
29.5
Median household income
$43,395
Per-capita income
$24,582
Poverty rate
29.6%
High-school grad or higher
89%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
Unemployment
8.6%
Avg. commute
19 min
Work from home
5.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Black8.2%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.9%
Service22.6%
Sales & office22.4%
Production, transportation & material moving15.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$92,000
Median gross rent
$867/mo
Owner-occupied
51.5%
Median year built
1962
Households
26,449
Avg. household size
2.18

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Muncie has 21 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading40%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cowan High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Delta High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Excel Center - MuncieHighGrades 9–12charter
Indiana Academy for Sci Math HmnHighGrades 10–12
Muncie Area Career CenterHighGrades 6–12
Delta Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Northside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Southside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cowan Elementary SchoolElementary
East Washington AcademyElementaryGrades -1–5
Grissom Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Inspire Academy - A Sch of InquiryElementaryGrades -1–8charter
Longfellow Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
North View Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime16% above national
Muncie446
Indiana380
United States386
↑ 17% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime46% above national
Muncie2,857
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Muncie Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Muncie.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Delaware County
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Muncie is in Delaware County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Muncie was founded in 1827 and sits in Delaware County. Elevation ~284 m.

Population trend
79K45K64,73919302024
Map of Muncie
Muncie, IN
Where Muncie is
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Historic places

29 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jump, Dr. Samuel Vaughn, HouseMuncie Public LibraryRoberts HotelHamilton Township Schoolhouse No. 4Boyce BlockMasonic TempleMoore-Youse-Maxon HouseRose, F.D., Building
Notable people from Muncie
Cliff BarkerAndrea DrewsRon BonhamArthur F. AndrewsBonzi WellsWilliam LawvereEzra BuzzingtonJames EdwardsJohn Paul Jr.Hugh Montgomery
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Nearby cities
Anderson (17 mi)Marion (28 mi)Fishers (34 mi)Noblesville (34 mi)Greenfield (34 mi)Richmond (37 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Muncie, IN (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Muncie, Indiana.

Ryan S Jones, 42
Muncie · Delaware County · 47304
Kenneth E Allen, 72
Muncie · Delaware County · 47302
Paul John Moore, 40
Muncie · Delaware County · 47303
Charles Lee-Marcus Davis, 42
Muncie · 47302
AKA Charles Lee Davis, Charles Leemarcus Davis
Brian Allan Anderson, 55
Muncie · Delaware County · 47302
Brian Lee Smith, 42
Muncie · Delaware County · 47302
William David Mcconnell, 30
Muncie · Delaware County · 47302
AKA Will Mcconnell, Anthony Mcconnell
Thomas Gregory Mccurdy, 67
Muncie · Delaware County · 47302
AKA Tom Mccurdy, Thomas G Smith
Thomas Joseph Thompson, 46
Muncie · Delaware County · 47302
AKA Thomas J Thompson, Tommy Thompson
William Curtis Allen, 73
Muncie · Delaware County · 47303
AKA Bill Allen, Bill Curtis Allen
Michael S Wright, 47
Muncie · Delaware County · 47302
Richard Alvin Vranesevich, 56
Muncie · Delaware County · 47302
AKA Michael David Allen, R Vranesevich
Michaelwade Garrett Taylor, 49
Muncie · Delaware County · 47303
Michael E Miller, 61
Muncie · Delaware County · 47305
AKA Michael Eugene Miller, Michael Miller
Michael Anthony Johnson, 21
Muncie · Delaware County · 47302
John Howard Adams, 53
Muncie · Delaware County · 47302

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Muncie — frequently asked

What is the population of Muncie, Indiana?
Muncie has a population of about 64,739, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Muncie?
The median home value in Muncie is $92,000, and the median gross rent is $867/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Muncie safe? What is the crime rate?
Muncie Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 446 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Muncie face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Delaware County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including tornado, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Muncie?
Muncie has 21 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Muncie?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Muncie. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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