Parke County's estimated 2026 population is 16,828 with a growth rate of 1.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Parke County is the 77th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 17,279 and has seen a growth of -2.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 41.4 years
Male: 41.9 years
There are 12,755 adults, (3,370 of whom are seniors) in Parke County.
Female: 8,445 (51.5%)
Male: 7,961 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Parke County includes 94.5% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,503 | 94.5% |
| Two or more races | 585 | 3.57% |
| Black or African American | 261 | 1.59% |
| Other race | 51 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.04% |
Parke County's average per capita income is $49,841. Household income levels show a median of $68,485. The poverty rate stands at 16.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,490 | - |
| Families | $73,998 | $89,939 |
| Households | $68,485 | $81,742 |
| Non Families | $43,977 | $58,425 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
