Blackford County, Indiana
Blackford County: county in Indiana, United States
About
Blackford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,766 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,782 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hartford City. The county was created 188 years ago in 1838.
County Snapshot
Blackford County at a glance
Blackford County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Indiana counties
92
Open related pagesLargest city
Hartford CityPopulation 5,660
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Blackford County
| Population | 11,782 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| Area | 428 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4736,-85.3248 |
| Named for | Isaac Blackford |
| Altitude | 919 feet / 280 meters |
| Capital | Hartford City |
| Establishment | April 02, 1838 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:08:21 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Blackford County is located at 40°28'25"N 85°19'29"W (40.4736000, -85.3248200). It has 3 neighbors: Delaware County, Jay County and Wells County.
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The largest city of Blackford County is Hartford City with a population of 5,660. Other cities include, Montpelier population 1,666, Millgrove population 1,599, Converse population 1,211 and Shamrock Lakes population 217. See all Blackford County cities & populated places.
Blackford County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Blackford County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford City | 5,660 | City in Indiana |
| Montpelier | 1,666 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Millgrove | 1,599 | Unincorporated community in Blackford County, Indiana |
| Converse | 1,211 | Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America |
| Shamrock Lakes | 217 | Town of the United States |
Official website of Blackford County
Official Website- Hartford City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Blackford County decreased by 8.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,766 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,656 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,528 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,461 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,347 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,242 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,115 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,028 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,924 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,758 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,782 | 0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Blackford County (2)
People born in Blackford County, including politician M. Clifford Townsend, politician in Indiana Kevin Mahan, .
More notable people
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