Parke County, IN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Parke County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,822 | 6,825,814 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 37.4 | 187.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.60% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.5 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,985 | 2,676,823 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Parke County declined by 4.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 16,346 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Parke County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Parke County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,575 | $70,132 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.60% | 4.81% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Parke County is about 5% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Parke County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $54,659 | $140,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $731 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.6% | 70.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Parke County is about 6.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $731 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Parke County spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 220 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Parke County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.4 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.8 | 42.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 220 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,824 | $5,430 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,094 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 834 | 1,308 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Indiana:
Knox County (15.3 min), Howard County (16.1 min), Tippecanoe County (16.2 min).
Slowest:
Crawford County (32.9 min), Brown County (31.7 min), Harrison County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Parke County is 26 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Indiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Parke County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Parke County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.4), Boone County (0.4), Monroe County (0.3).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.1), Crawford County (0.2), Switzerland County (0.2).
Health
Parke County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Parke County | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.4% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.2% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Indiana:
Hamilton County (0.8), Monroe County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
LaGrange County (0.8), Daviess County (0.8), Switzerland County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Parke County, Indiana.
What is the population of Parke County, Indiana?
The population of Parke County, Indiana is 16,822, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Parke County, Indiana?
The population density of Parke County, Indiana is 37.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Parke County, Indiana?
The median household income in Parke County, Indiana is $66,575, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Parke County, Indiana?
The median home price in Parke County, Indiana is $54,659, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Parke County, Indiana?
The unemployment rate in Parke County, Indiana is 5.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.