Economy & Jobs — Muncie, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,471 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,582 |
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| Poverty Rate | 29.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 32,530 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.2% |
| Retail | 14.4% |
| Arts Food | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 97 |
| Fast Food | 88 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 76 |
| Gas Stations | 56 |
| Dental Offices | 40 |
| Insurance Agencies | 39 |
| General Merchandise | 29 |
| Auto Repair | 26 |
| Real Estate Offices | 25 |
| Commercial Banks | 25 |
| Law Offices | 24 |
| Child Day Care | 22 |
| Coffee Shops | 16 |
| Liquor Stores | 14 |
| Fitness Centers | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
