NEIGHBORHOOD
Castleton
Indiana · Indianapolis · 11,910 residents · 5.21 sq mi
The short version
Castleton is home to 11,910 people in Indianapolis. 30% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 2,284 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 6%. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value sits at $288,353. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Castleton; 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 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
30% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,910
Population density
2,284 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.21 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,490
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,534
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
Other services7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Retail trade6.3%
Public administration5.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$288,353
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,302
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.7%
70.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.88 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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-Hispanic58.6%(6,976)
Black21.1%(2,517)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(1,693)
Asian1.3%(159)
Other4.7%(565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(6,976)
Black21.1%(2,517)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(1,693)
Asian1.3%(159)
Other4.7%(565)
Diversity Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
5.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Castleton, Indianapolis, Indiana?
Castleton, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 11,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Castleton, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in Castleton, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $68,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Castleton, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In Castleton, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $288,353, and the typical rent is about $1,302 a month.
How educated are people in Castleton, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in Castleton, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Castleton, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 11.8% of people in Castleton, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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IndianapolisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024