Chapel Hill-Ben Davis is a neighborhood of 32,302 people in Indianapolis. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $194,341. There are 2,654 people per square mile. Households take in $66,115 at the median, 20% less than the US figure. The poverty rate is 16.2%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Chapel Hill-Ben Davis; 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 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
32,302
Population density
2,654 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
12.2 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,115
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,760
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$194,341
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,475
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.59 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
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-Hispanic47.1%(15,204)
Black24.8%(8,007)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(6,742)
Asian1.1%(364)
Other6.1%(1,985)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(15,204)
Black24.8%(8,007)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(6,742)
Asian1.1%(364)
Other6.1%(1,985)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Chapel Hill-Ben Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana?
Chapel Hill-Ben Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 32,302 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Chapel Hill-Ben Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in Chapel Hill-Ben Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $66,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Chapel Hill-Ben Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In Chapel Hill-Ben Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $194,341, and the typical rent is about $1,475 a month.
How educated are people in Chapel Hill-Ben Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chapel Hill-Ben Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Chapel Hill-Ben Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 16.2% of people in Chapel Hill-Ben Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
