NEIGHBORHOOD
Chapel Hill-Ben Davis
Indiana · Indianapolis · 32,302 residents · 12.173 sq mi
The short version
Chapel Hill-Ben Davis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $194,341. 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
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%
Retail trade11.6%
Finance & insurance11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
Other services4.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Public administration2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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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)
Diversity Score83.7%(27,035)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(15,204)
Black24.8%(8,007)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(6,742)
Asian1.1%(364)
Other6.1%(1,985)
Diversity Score83.7%(27,035)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
14.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
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.
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