In Blackford, Indiana, the median home price is $148,185, compared with the Indiana median of $259,714; median household income is $51,326; the population is 11,950; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 105.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Blackford at a glance
Population
11,950
Median Household Income
$51,326
Typical Home Value
$148,185
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
105.3
Avg Commute Time
27.1
About Blackford
Blackford has a population of 11,950. The median home value is $148,185, 43% below the Indiana median. Median household income is $51,326 (29% below the Indiana median). The most populated towns are Licking, Harrison, and Jackson.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Blackford
4 towns, by population.
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Blackford at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Blackford?
- Blackford has a population of 11,950 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Blackford?
- The median home value in Blackford is $148,185. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Blackford?
- Median household income in Blackford is $51,326 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Blackford in?
- Blackford is in Indiana.
- How many towns are in Blackford?
- Blackford contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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