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Indianapolis

Indiana · 887,642 residents · 361.017 sq mi
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Indianapolis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,200. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
887,642
+14%since 2000
from 781,870 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
2,459 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+3%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
771K803K835K866K898K2000201020202024Indianapolis
2024886K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,813
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,051 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,839
+38%since 2000
from $21,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
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
$145,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(444,504)
Black27.6%(245,279)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(116,221)
Asian4.2%(37,588)
Other3.8%(33,586)
Diversity Score80.5%(714,735)
Diversity Score
81
+40%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Indianapolis

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianapolis, Indiana?

Indianapolis, Indiana has about 887,642 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianapolis, Indiana?

The typical household in Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $50,813 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 $145,200, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 32.1% 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 16.9% of people in Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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