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Indianapolis

Indiana · 820,445 residents · 361.017 sq mi
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Indianapolis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $122,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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

Total population
820,445
+5%since 2000
from 781,870 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
2,273 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+1%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
771K803K835K866K898K2000201020202024Indianapolis
2024886K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,088
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,051 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,334
+12%since 2000
from $21,640 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(527,675)
Black25.4%(198,252)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(30,636)
Asian1.4%(11,046)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.4%(448,539)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(480,960)
Black27.2%(223,053)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(77,352)
Asian2.1%(17,053)
Other2.5%(20,886)
Diversity Score71.4%(585,875)
Diversity Score
71
+24%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Neighborhoods in Indianapolis

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianapolis, Indiana?

Indianapolis, Indiana has about 820,445 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianapolis, Indiana?

The typical household in Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $43,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $122,100, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 17.9% of people in Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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