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The demographic dashboard includes basic demographic information about your community covering topics like population, education and poverty. This dashboard is modeled after the US Census Bureau QuickFacts demographic profile. To learn more about this page, please visit our help center.  

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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Blackford

Population

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Population

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Total Population

Current Value:

County: Blackford Total Population

11,893
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (11,893) is less  than the previously measured value (11,919).
Prior Value
(11,919)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford

Age and Sex

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Age and Sex

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

County: Blackford Population Under Age 5

5.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (5.9%), Blackford has a value of 5.6%.
IN Value
(5.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.6%), Blackford has a value of 5.6%.
US Value
(5.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (5.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.6%).
Prior Value
(5.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

County: Blackford Population Under Age 18

22.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (23.0%), Blackford has a value of 22.1%.
IN Value
(23.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Blackford has a value of 22.1%.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (22.1%) is greater  than the previously measured value (22.0%).
Prior Value
(22.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

County: Blackford Population Over Age 65

22.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (16.9%), Blackford has a value of 22.0%.
IN Value
(16.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (17.3%), Blackford has a value of 22.0%.
US Value
(17.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (22.0%) is greater  than the previously measured value (21.9%).
Prior Value
(21.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Female Population

Current Value:

County: Blackford Female Population

50.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (50.3%), Blackford has a value of 50.8%.
IN Value
(50.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (50.4%), Blackford has a value of 50.8%.
US Value
(50.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (50.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (50.8%).
Prior Value
(50.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Male Population

Current Value:

County: Blackford Male Population

49.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (49.7%), Blackford has a value of 49.2%.
IN Value
(49.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.6%), Blackford has a value of 49.2%.
US Value
(49.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (49.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (49.2%).
Prior Value
(49.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford

Race and Hispanic Origin

Value
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County: Blackford

Race and Hispanic Origin

Value
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County: Blackford Population White

Current Value:

County: Blackford Population White

95.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (84.0%), Blackford has a value of 95.7%.
IN Value
(84.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (75.5%), Blackford has a value of 95.7%.
US Value
(75.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (95.7%) is less  than the previously measured value (96.4%).
Prior Value
(96.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Population Black or African American

Current Value:
1.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (10.3%), Blackford has a value of 1.1%.
IN Value
(10.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.6%), Blackford has a value of 1.1%.
US Value
(13.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (1.1%) is greater  than the previously measured value (0.9%).
Prior Value
(0.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:
0.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (0.4%), Blackford has a value of 0.4%.
IN Value
(0.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Blackford has a value of 0.4%.
US Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (0.4%) is greater  than the previously measured value (0.3%).
Prior Value
(0.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Population Asian

Current Value:

County: Blackford Population Asian

0.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (2.8%), Blackford has a value of 0.6%.
IN Value
(2.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.3%), Blackford has a value of 0.6%.
US Value
(6.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (0.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.6%).
Prior Value
(0.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (0.1%), Blackford has a value of 0.0%.
IN Value
(0.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Blackford has a value of 0.0%.
US Value
(0.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (0.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.0%).
Prior Value
(0.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Population Two or More Races

Current Value:

County: Blackford Population Two or More Races

2.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (2.4%), Blackford has a value of 2.2%.
IN Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.0%), Blackford has a value of 2.2%.
US Value
(3.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (2.2%) is greater  than the previously measured value (1.8%).
Prior Value
(1.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:

County: Blackford Population Hispanic or Latino

2.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (7.9%), Blackford has a value of 2.2%.
IN Value
(7.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (19.1%), Blackford has a value of 2.2%.
US Value
(19.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (2.2%) is greater  than the previously measured value (2.0%).
Prior Value
(2.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:
93.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (77.0%), Blackford has a value of 93.8%.
IN Value
(77.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.9%), Blackford has a value of 93.8%.
US Value
(58.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (93.8%) is less  than the previously measured value (94.7%).
Prior Value
(94.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford

Population Characteristics

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Population Characteristics

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Veteran Population

Current Value:

County: Blackford Veteran Population

7.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (6.8%), Blackford has a value of 7.5%.
IN Value
(6.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Blackford has a value of 7.5%.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

County: Blackford Foreign Born Persons

0.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (5.6%), Blackford has a value of 0.8%.
IN Value
(5.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Blackford has a value of 0.8%.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford

Housing

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Housing

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Housing Units

Current Value:

County: Blackford Housing Units

5,848
Housing units
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (5,848) is less  than the previously measured value (5,852).
Prior Value
(5,852)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Homeownership

Current Value:

County: Blackford Homeownership

64.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 64.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 64.1%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 64.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (63.5%), Blackford has a value of 64.3% which is higher and better.
IN Value
(63.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Blackford has a value of 64.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

County: Blackford Median Housing Unit Value

$90,200
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $90,200 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $158,950 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $131,925.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value ($183,600), Blackford has a value of $90,200 which is lower and worse.
IN Value
($183,600)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Blackford has a value of $90,200 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:
$1,022
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $1,022 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,191 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,291.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value ($1,301), Blackford has a value of $1,022 which is lower and better.
IN Value
($1,301)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Blackford has a value of $1,022 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$417
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $417 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $445 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $471.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value ($477), Blackford has a value of $417 which is lower and better.
IN Value
($477)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($584), Blackford has a value of $417 which is lower and better.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

County: Blackford Median Household Gross Rent

$701
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $701 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $816 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $904.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to the IN Value ($967), Blackford has a value of $701 which is lower and better.
IN Value
($967)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Blackford has a value of $701 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Households

Current Value:

County: Blackford Households

4,980
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Average Household Size

Current Value:

County: Blackford Average Household Size

2.40
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (2.50), Blackford has a value of 2.40.
IN Value
(2.50)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Blackford has a value of 2.40.
US Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford

Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
90.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 90.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 87.8%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 90.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (90.0%), Blackford has a value of 90.4% which is higher and better.
IN Value
(90.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Blackford has a value of 90.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:
14.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 19.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 15.4%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (28.2%), Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(28.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Blackford has a value of 14.8% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford

Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford

Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Blackford Persons with a Disability

Current Value:

County: Blackford Persons with a Disability

21.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IN Value (13.7%), Blackford has a value of 21.3%.
IN Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Blackford has a value of 21.3%.
US Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

County: Blackford Persons with Health Insurance

91.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 91.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 91.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 90.3%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 91.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (91.1%), Blackford has a value of 91.8% which is higher and better.
IN Value
(91.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (91.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (91.3%).
Prior Value
(91.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
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County: Blackford

Economy

Value
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County: Blackford

Economy

Value
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County: Blackford Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
53.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 53.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 59.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 56.1%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 53.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (61.0%), Blackford has a value of 53.0% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(61.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Blackford has a value of 53.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
53.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 53.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 56.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.0%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 53.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (59.1%), Blackford has a value of 53.1% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(59.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Blackford has a value of 53.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Total Employment

Current Value:

County: Blackford Total Employment

2,499
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (2,499) is less  than the previously measured value (2,562).
Prior Value
(2,562)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Total Employment Change

Current Value:

County: Blackford Total Employment Change

-2.5%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of -2.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than -2.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -4.2%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of -2.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than -2.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -5.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (-2.4%), Blackford has a value of -2.5% which is lower and worse.
IN Value
(-2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (-4.3%), Blackford has a value of -2.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(-4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (-2.5%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-9.3%).
Prior Value
(-9.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford

Transportation

Value
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County: Blackford

Transportation

Value
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County: Blackford Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

County: Blackford Mean Travel Time to Work

25.2
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 25.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.3.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 25.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (24.0), Blackford has a value of 25.2 which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(24.0)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Blackford has a value of 25.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford

Income & Poverty

Value
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County: Blackford

Income & Poverty

Value
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County: Blackford Median Household Income

Current Value:

County: Blackford Median Household Income

$51,108
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $51,108 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $64,196 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $59,524.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of $51,108 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value ($67,173), Blackford has a value of $51,108 which is lower and worse.
IN Value
($67,173)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Blackford has a value of $51,108 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford Per Capita Income

Current Value:

County: Blackford Per Capita Income

$29,751
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of $29,751 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $32,184 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $30,095.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of $29,751 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value ($35,578), Blackford has a value of $29,751 which is lower and worse.
IN Value
($35,578)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Blackford has a value of $29,751 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Blackford People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
17.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IN Counties, Blackford has a value of 17.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.1%.
IN Counties
The distribution is based on data from 92 Indiana counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Blackford has a value of 17.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the IN Value (12.3%), Blackford has a value of 17.0% which is higher and worse.
IN Value
(12.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Indiana State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Blackford has a value of 17.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Blackford value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

County: Blackford

Businesses

Value
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County: Blackford

Businesses

Value
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County: Blackford Employer Establishments

Current Value:

County: Blackford Employer Establishments

232
Number of Establishments
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Blackford (232) is less  than the previously measured value (240).
Prior Value
(240)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Blackford value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.