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Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN · 11 counties · 2,205,695 residents (2025 est.) · 4,085.937 sq mi
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Indianapolis has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,841. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,686. It ranks in the top 5% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,130,055
+30%since 2000
from 1,639,020 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+7%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,205,695 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1.3M1.6M1.8M2.0M2.2M1990201020202024Indianapolis
20242.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,841
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,808 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,743
+89%since 2000
from $23,161 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+2%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,686
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,979 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,243
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,330,108)
Black13.6%(222,631)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(43,326)
Asian1.2%(19,602)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.8%(619,540)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(1,435,713)
Black15%(319,271)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(189,725)
Asian4%(84,194)
Other4.7%(101,152)
Diversity Score63.9%(1,361,827)
Segregation Score45.3%(965,648)
Diversity Score
64
+69%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
−8%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

IndianapolisCENTRAL901,116CarmelCENTRAL105,634GreenwoodCENTRAL69,349AndersonCENTRAL56,153
What's inside

11 component counties

Marion CountyCENTRAL992,196Hamilton CountyCENTRAL387,036Hendricks CountyCENTRAL193,510Johnson CountyCENTRAL174,262Madison County135,088Hancock CountyCENTRAL90,969Boone CountyCENTRAL80,689Morgan CountyCENTRAL74,967Shelby County45,882Brown County15,777Tipton County15,319
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN?

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN has about 2,130,055 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN?

The typical household in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN earns about $83,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN expensive?

In Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN, the median home is worth about $270,686, and the typical rent is about $1,243 a month.

How educated are people in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN?

About 38.7% of adults age 25 and over in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN?

About 10.7% of people in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 719,365 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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