Indiana

Blackford

12,112
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Blackford

Blackford, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 1,226. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 12,112.

Its recorded population peaked at 17,213 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 30 percent.

On the ground today, 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202012,112
201012,766
200014,048
199014,067
198015,570
197015,888
196014,792
195014,026
194013,783
193013,617
192014,084
191015,820
190017,213
189010,461
18808,020
18706,272
18604,122
18502,860
18401,226
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Blackford

National Register of Historic Places listings in Blackford, Indiana.

Montpelier Carnegie Library
Montpelier
Blackford County Courthouse
Hartford City
Hartford City Courthouse Square Historic District
Hartford City
First Presbyterian Church
Hartford City

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Frequently asked about Blackford

When does Blackford first appear in the US census?
Blackford, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 1,226.
What is the population of Blackford?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Blackford had a recorded population of 12,112.
When did Blackford's population peak?
Blackford's recorded population peaked at 17,213 in 1900.
How many historic places are in Blackford?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Blackford, Indiana.
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