Demographics & People — Bluffton, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,539 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,500 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 4,470 |
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| Family Households | 2,609 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1431 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,579 |
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| Black or African American | 234 |
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| Asian | 22 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 532 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,234 |
| German | 2,820 |
| Other groups | 1,778 |
| American | 1,066 |
| Irish | 1,011 |
| English | 913 |
| Swiss | 604 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 527 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 292 |
| Scottish | 291 |
Language
| English Only | 9,439 |
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| Spanish | 338 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,835 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 495 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,836 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bluffton, Indiana.
