Economy & Jobs — Blackford County, Indiana

Employment

Total Establishments235
Total Employees2,571
Avg Annual Employment2,840
Avg Annual Pay$46,641
Total Annual Wages$132,455,818
Annual Payroll (thousands)$125,613
Unemployment Rate5.5%

Income

Median Household Income$51,108
Poverty Rate17.0%
IRS Returns5,650
Total AGI (thousands)$309,004
Average AGI per Return$54,691

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$87,449,135
Per Capita$7,220
Population Basis12,112

Agriculture

Total Farms11
Land in Farms (acres)3,517
Avg Farm Size (acres)320
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants6
Fast Food7
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A