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Muncie
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Location of Muncie in Vermilion County, Illinois.
Location of Muncie in Vermilion County, Illinois.
Muncie, Illinois is located in Vermilion County, Illinois
Muncie, Illinois
Muncie, Illinois
Location in Vermilion County, Illinois
Country United States
State Illinois
County Vermilion
Township Oakwood
Area
 • Total 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
 • Land 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation
643 ft (196 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 157
 • Density 877.09/sq mi (339.00/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61857
Area code(s) 217
FIPS code 17-51336
GNIS ID 2399427

Muncie is a small village in Illinois, a state in the United States. It is located in Vermilion County, within Oakwood Township. Muncie is also part of the larger Danville area. In 2020, about 157 people lived there.

Where is Muncie Located?

Muncie is a very small place. In 2010, its total area was about 0.18 square miles (0.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

How Many People Live in Muncie?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 81
1900 324
1910 251 −22.5%
1920 248 −1.2%
1930 222 −10.5%
1940 200 −9.9%
1950 197 −1.5%
1960 195 −1.0%
1970 232 19.0%
1980 201 −13.4%
1990 182 −9.5%
2000 155 −14.8%
2010 146 −5.8%
2020 157 7.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, Muncie had 155 residents. These people lived in 69 households. About 42 of these households were families. The village was home to about 859 people per square mile.

Who Lives in Muncie?

In 2000, all residents of Muncie were identified as White. About 23% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, about 51%, were married couples.

The average household had 2.25 people. The average family had 2.81 people.

What is the Age of Muncie's Population?

The people living in Muncie in 2000 had a varied age range.

  • 19.4% were under 18 years old.
  • 11.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • 28.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • 24.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • 16.1% were 65 years or older.

The average age of a Muncie resident was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 91 males.

How Much Money Do People Earn in Muncie?

In 2000, the average income for a household in Muncie was $36,964 per year. For families, the average income was $41,250 per year. Men earned about $30,625, while women earned about $20,625.

The average income per person in the village was $14,822. About 8% of all people and 9.3% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 4.4% of those under 18 and 15.4% of those 65 or older.

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