Economy & Jobs — Bluffton, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,539 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,105 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,510 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 27.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.2% |
| Retail | 15.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Used Car Dealers | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
