Indiana

Huntington

36,662
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Huntington

Huntington, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 1,579. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 36,662.

Its recorded population peaked at 38,075 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Northwest Indian War — Harmar's Expedition — Eel River Action 1790, and 21 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202036,662
201037,124
200038,075
199035,427
198035,596
197034,970
196033,814
195031,400
194029,931
193029,073
192031,671
191028,982
190028,901
189027,644
188021,805
187019,036
186014,867
18507,850
18401,579
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Huntington

Military engagements that took place in Huntington, Indiana.

Northwest Indian War — Harmar's Expedition — Eel River Action 1790
1790

Historic places in Huntington

National Register of Historic Places listings in Huntington, Indiana.

Hawley Heights Historic District
Huntington
Purviance, David Alonzo and Elizabeth, House
Huntington
Young-Yentes-Mattern Farm
Huntington
Chenoweth-Coulter Farm
LaFontaine
German Reformed Church
Huntington
Hotel LaFontaine
Huntington
Kline, John and Minerva, Farm
Huntington
Sunken Gardens
Huntington
Victory Noll-St. Felix Friary Historic District
Huntington
Drover Town Historic District
Huntington
Old Plat Historic District
Huntington
North Jefferson Street Historic District
Huntington
Chief Richardville House and Miami Treaty Grounds
Huntington
Purviance, Samuel, House
Huntington
William Street School
Huntington
Huntington Courthouse Square Historic District
Huntington
Taylor-Zent House
Huntington
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Frequently asked about Huntington

When does Huntington first appear in the US census?
Huntington, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 1,579.
What is the population of Huntington?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Huntington had a recorded population of 36,662.
When did Huntington's population peak?
Huntington's recorded population peaked at 38,075 in 2000.
Were any battles fought in Huntington?
1 documented military engagement took place in Huntington, including Northwest Indian War — Harmar's Expedition — Eel River Action 1790.
How many historic places are in Huntington?
21 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Huntington, Indiana.
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