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Speedway

Indiana · 13,952 residents · 4.786 sq mi
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Speedway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,863. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $131,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,952
+8%since 2000
from 12,881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,915 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
−4%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Speedway
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,863
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,713 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,274
+27%since 2000
from $21,467 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
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
$131,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
57.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+8%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(10,552)
Black11.8%(1,525)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(339)
Asian1.6%(203)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.6%(4,592)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(7,639)
Black26%(3,628)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(1,656)
Asian2.6%(361)
Other3.7%(517)
Diversity Score76%(10,604)
Diversity Score
76
+113%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Speedway, Indiana?

Speedway, Indiana has about 13,952 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Speedway, Indiana?

The typical household in Speedway, Indiana earns about $46,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Speedway, Indiana expensive?

In Speedway, Indiana, the median home is worth about $131,900, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Speedway, Indiana?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Speedway, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Speedway, Indiana?

About 14.8% of people in Speedway, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Speedway, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Speedway, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 860 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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