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Fishers

Indiana · 98,977 residents · 36.052 sq mi
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Fishers is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,361. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 61,142 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $280,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98,977
+162%since 2000
from 37,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,745 / sq mi
+162%since 2000
from 1,049 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+20%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
028K56K84K112K1990201020202024Fishers
2024102K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,361
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,638 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,208
+57%since 2000
from $31,891 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,240
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $797 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(34,400)
Black2.9%(1,096)
Hispanic / Latino2%(764)
Asian3.1%(1,159)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(7,218)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(74,625)
Black6.6%(6,556)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(5,012)
Asian8%(7,897)
Other2.9%(2,863)
Diversity Score49.1%(48,598)
Diversity Score
49
+157%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fishers, Indiana?

Fishers, Indiana has about 98,977 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fishers, Indiana?

The typical household in Fishers, Indiana earns about $108,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fishers, Indiana expensive?

In Fishers, Indiana, the median home is worth about $280,300, and the typical rent is about $1,240 a month.

How educated are people in Fishers, Indiana?

About 65.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fishers, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fishers, Indiana?

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

Has Fishers, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fishers, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91,469 residents, a change of about 1218 percent over that period.

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

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