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Broad Ripple

Indiana · Indianapolis · 10,083 residents · 2.201 sq mi
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The short version

Broad Ripple is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,907. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $426,620. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 92% more than the Indianapolis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Broad Ripple; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,083
Population density
4,581 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,907
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$74,719
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,620
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,543
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(8,708)
Black1.4%(143)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(418)
Asian4.3%(436)
Other3.7%(378)
Diversity Score31.1%(3,138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(8,708)
Black1.4%(143)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(418)
Asian4.3%(436)
Other3.7%(378)
Diversity Score31.1%(3,138)
Diversity Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
5.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, Indiana?

Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 10,083 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, Indiana?

The typical household in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $126,907 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?

In Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $426,620, and the typical rent is about $1,543 a month.

How educated are people in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 80.8% of adults age 25 and over in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, Indiana?

About 6.4% of people in Broad Ripple, 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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