Arlington Woods is a neighborhood of 9,161 people in Indianapolis. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults. The poverty rate is 37.2%, above the 12.5% national rate. Owners hold 42% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 45% less than in Indianapolis as a whole. This skews young, with a median age of 33.3. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Arlington Woods; 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 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,161
Population density
2,021 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.53 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,277
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,074
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$127,557
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,055
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.5%
57.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.39 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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-Hispanic18%(1,650)
Black60.3%(5,522)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(1,520)
Asian0.6%(59)
Other4.5%(410)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18%(1,650)
Black60.3%(5,522)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(1,520)
Asian0.6%(59)
Other4.5%(410)
Diversity Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Arlington Woods, Indianapolis, Indiana?
Arlington Woods, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 9,161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Arlington Woods, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in Arlington Woods, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $36,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Arlington Woods, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In Arlington Woods, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $127,557, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.
How educated are people in Arlington Woods, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington Woods, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Arlington Woods, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 37.2% of people in Arlington Woods, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
