Muncie
City in Delaware County, Indiana
Muncie is a city in Delaware County, Indiana, with 65,194 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 932 ft (284 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Royerton, 4.7 miles N.
- 65,194residents (2020 Census)
- 932 ftelevation · 284 m
- 27.4 sq miland area · 71.0 km²
- 2,379 / sq mipopulation density
- 47305main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Muncie
Muncie ( MUN-see) is a city in Delaware County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. It is located in East Central Indiana about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Indianapolis. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 65,195, down from 70,085 in the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Muncie metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Delaware County. The city is also included in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie combined statistical area.
The Lenape people, led by Buckongahelas, arrived in the area in the 1790s. They founded several villages, including one known as Munsee Town, along the White River. The trading post, renamed Muncietown, was selected as the Delaware County seat and platted in 1827. Its name was officially shortened to Muncie in 1845 and incorporated as a city in 1865. Muncie developed as a manufacturing and industrial center, especially after the Indiana gas boom of the 1880s. It is home to Ball State University. Muncie was also the subject of the Middletown studies, sociological research conducted in the 1920s and 1930s.
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Living in Muncie
- Median household income
- $44,471
- Median home value
- $97,300
- Median rent
- $904/mo
- Median age
- 29.7
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Muncie had 65,194 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 65,194 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,379 per sq mi (919 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Muncie at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Delaware County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 65,194 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.40 sq mi (71.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1988° N, 85.3951° W |
| ZIP codes | 47305, 47306 |
| Official website | cityofmuncie.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1851876 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Muncie
- Royerton4.7 mi N
- Yorktown6.1 mi W
- Cowan6.4 mi S
- Selma6.5 mi E
- Oakville8.2 mi S
- Eaton9.1 mi N
- Gaston9.7 mi NW
- Windsor10.0 mi E
- Parker City10.1 mi E
- Daleville10.1 mi SW
- Springport10.5 mi S
- Albany11.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Muncie
What county is Muncie in?
Muncie is in Delaware County, Indiana.
What is the population of Muncie, IN?
65,194 people lived in Muncie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Muncie, IN?
The main ZIP code is 47305. Other ZIP codes: 47306.
What is the elevation of Muncie?
932 feet (284 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Muncie?
Royerton (4.7 mi), Yorktown (6.1 mi), Cowan (6.4 mi), Selma (6.5 mi), Oakville (8.2 mi).
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