Muncie, Indiana
 Location in the state of Indiana | |
| County | Delaware County, Indiana |
| Area - Total - Water | 62.7 km^2 (24.2 mi²) 0.04% |
| Population - Total (2000) - Density |
67,430 1,076.7/km² (2,788.2/mi²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5 |
| Latitude Longitude |
40°11'36" N 85°23'17" W (40.193243, -85.388194)1. |
| External link: City of Muncie (http://www.cityofmuncie.com/) | |
History
The area was first settled in the 1770s by the Delaware Indians, who had been transported from their tribal lands near the east coast to Ohio and eastern Indiana. They founded several towns along the White River including Muncietown, near the site of present-day Muncie. The tribes were forced cede their land to the federal government and move further west in 1818, and in 1820 the area was opened to white settlers. The city of Muncie was incorporated in 1865. Contrary to popular legend, the city is not named after a mythological Chief Munsee, rather it was named after Munsee Town, the white settlers name for the Indian village on the site.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 67,430 people, 27,322 households, and 14,589 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,076.7/km² (2,788.2/mi²). There are 30,205 housing units at an average density of 482.3/km² (1,248.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 85.72% White, 10.97% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 27,322 households out of which 23.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% are married couples living together, 13.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.6% are non-families. 34.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.24 and the average family size is 2.86.
In the city the population is spread out with 19.8% under the age of 18, 24.6% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,613, and the median income for a family is $36,398. Males have a median income of $30,445 versus $21,872 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,814. 23.1% of the population and 14.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.2% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Sites of interest
Colleges and universities
- Ball State University - External link (http://www.bsu.edu/)
- Ivy Tech State College - External link (http://www.ivytech.edu/muncie/)
Notable natives
External links
- City of Muncie (http://www.cityofmuncie.com/)
- Muncie Chamber of Commerce (http://www.muncie.com/)
- Muncie On The Web (http://www.muncieontheweb.com/)
- Muncie Downtown (http://www.munciedowntown.com/)
- Muncie Visitors Bureau (http://www.munciecvb.org/)
- Muncie Public Library (http://www.munpl.org/)
- Delaware County Office of Geographic Information (http://www.co.delaware.in.us/DCGIS)
External links: News & Media
- The Star Press (http://www.thestarpress.com/) - Muncie's Newspaper
- Newslink Indiana (http://www.newslinkindiana.com/) - Muncie's TV News
- WLBC (http://www.wlbc.com) - Muncie Radio
- The Ball State Daily News (http://www.bsudailynews.com/) - Ball State University's Newspaper
External link: Article
- The Importance of Being Average (http://www.suck.com/daily/2000/09/26/1.html)
References to Muncie
- Knights of the Dinner Table - A comic strip set in Muncie. Parody of Roleplaying groups and Dungeons & Dragons.