NEIGHBORHOOD
Airport
Indiana · Indianapolis · 4,431 residents · 13.1 sq mi
The short version
Airport is home to 4,431 people in Indianapolis. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 33.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. Owners hold 51% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $202,000. 9% of people here were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Airport; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,431
Population density
337 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
13.1 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,691
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,749
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
Finance & insurance15.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
Other services5.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
Retail trade4.7%
Public administration3.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Education & health services1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$202,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,539
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.87 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(3,064)
Black14.8%(654)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(387)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other6.8%(301)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(3,064)
Black14.8%(654)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(387)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other6.8%(301)
Diversity Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.0%
Female
44.0%
Foreign born
8.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Downtown CBD
Pop 3,996
Deanwood
Pop 5,042
City Center North
Pop 5,934
Midtown
Pop 6,125
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AIRPORT VS
Downtown CBD
Income$70,998same
Home value$237,457+18%
Population3,996−10%
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AIRPORT VS
Deanwood
Income$72,646+3%
Home value$401,133+99%
Population5,042+14%
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AIRPORT VS
City Center North
Income$70,131−1%
Home value$348,521+73%
Population5,934+34%
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AIRPORT VS
Midtown
Income$70,826same
Home value$319,401+58%
Population6,125+38%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana?
Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 4,431 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $70,691 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $202,000, and the typical rent is about $1,539 a month.
How educated are people in Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 13.6% of people in Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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IndianapolisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024