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Carmel

Indiana · 79,191 residents · 49.086 sq mi
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Carmel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,494. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 41,458 residents. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $286,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 113% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

79,191
+110%since 2000
from 37,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,613 / sq mi
+110%since 2000
from 769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
39.2
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
18K41K64K86K109K1990201020202024Carmel
2024102K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$101,494
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$48,916
+26%since 2000
from $38,906 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12%
US avg: 7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$286,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $201,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$976
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $853
66.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
19.5% rent
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
20.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
36.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.8
+14%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(34,467)
Black1.5%(550)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(649)
Asian4.4%(1,645)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(6,800)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(66,295)
Black2.9%(2,299)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(2,009)
Asian8.8%(6,988)
Other2%(1,562)
Diversity Score36.1%(28,590)
36
+100%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
26.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
84.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
58.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
50.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carmel, Indiana?

Carmel, Indiana has about 79,191 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carmel, Indiana?

The typical household in Carmel, Indiana earns about $101,494 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carmel, Indiana expensive?

In Carmel, Indiana, the median home is worth about $286,300, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in Carmel, Indiana?

About 66.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carmel, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carmel, Indiana?

About 2.9% of people in Carmel, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carmel, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Carmel, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53,811 residents, a change of about 212 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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